csm speakers bureau

Welcome to CSM Worldwide's Speakers Bureau where we offer decades of global automotive industry expertise and insight. If you're planning an industry event for OEM's or suppliers, anywhere in the world, we encourage you to look at our breadth of topics and speakers. Unique requests from clients or prospects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Travel and speakers fees may apply.

Simply click the Check Availability link below the speaker you would like to request and submit the short form. A CSM representative will get back with you shortly.

	Craig Cather, President & CEO Craig Cather is President and Chief Executive Officer of CSM Worldwide. Prior to founding CSM in 1991, Craig was Vice President of Engineering Management Associates, a project management firm which works closely with General Motors' Lansing Automotive Division. He also played a key role in establishing ELM International, an automotive research firm, where he held the position of Director of Marketing. Topics: Industry Outlook & Trends, OEM & Supplier Strategies Check Availability »
	Greg Mount, Chief Economist Greg Mount is responsible for developing and integrating macro-sales forecast scenarios and models into CSM Worldwide's global forecast. Greg also implements decision science tools for OEMs and suppliers in support of strategic planning. Topics: Global Economics & Demographics & Automotive Impact, Discovering & Leveraging Your Market Power, Changing Dynamics of Auto Industry, Decision Sciences in the Automotive Industry, Managing Risk Check Availability »
	Michael Robinet, Vice President, Global Vehicle Forecasts Michael Robinet has been Vice President, Global Vehicle Forecasts since 2002. His responsibilities include global sales, capacity and production forecasting; future product program intelligence; platform and component commonization trends; OEM strategies; country-level market analysis; and, supplier and OEM facility rationalization issues. Topics: Global Vehicle Sales & Production Trends, Sourcing and Strategy Analysis, Opportunity Targeting, OEM Strategies, Volume Stability, Ultra Low Cost Cars, Vehicle Development Trends, Emerging Market Strategies Check Availability »
	Eric Fedewa, Vice President, Global Powertrain Forecasts Eric Fedewa is responsible for global powertrain sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence and market analysis, assessing future technologies and trends, and supplier and global integration issues. He has authored more than 170 individual market studies assessing the supply of components and systems in support of vehicle build with an emphasis on supply chain analysis and material and technology usage trends. Topics: Global Powertrain Sales & Production Trends, CO2 Legislation, Biofuels & Flex-Fuel Technology, OEM Technology Strategy, Competitive Product Strategy, Sourcing and Strategy Analysis, Opportunity Targeting, OEM Strategies Check Availability »
	Paul Haelterman, Vice President, Global Advisory Services As Vice President of Global Advisory Services at CSM Worldwide, Paul Haelterman performs focused and custom analysis of the global automotive marketplace for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. He has more than 31 years of experience in the global automotive business, encompassing product manufacturing, product development, business development, joint venture and strategic alliance creation and strategic sales and marketing in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Topics: Opportunity Targeting, Discovering & Leveraging Your Market Power, Capacity Optimization Check Availability »
	John Brennan, Vice President, Global Business Development John Brennan, Vice President of Global Business Development for CSM Worldwide, is responsible for global revenue, new customer acquisitions, overseeing company marketing strategies and incorporating new software technologies into CSM product offerings to enhance the customer value. Topics: Strategic Margin Management, Capacity Optimization, Opportunity Targeting Check Availability »
	Charles Chesbrough, Senior Economist Charles Chesbrough is responsible for developing and integrating macro-sales forecast scenarios and models into CSM Worldwide global forecasts and is an expert in market research and econometric analysis through many years as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies. Topics: Global Economics, Status and Direction of the North American Economy, Economic Metrics and Automobile Demand, "The Crude Facts About Oil" Check Availability »
	David Lauth, Vice President, Europe David Lauth brings two decades of automotive market research and consulting experience to CSM Worldwide as Vice President, Europe. Prior to joining CSM Worldwide, Mr. Lauth was managing director for J.D. Power and Associates responsible for founding and managing the German operation. From 2000 to 2004 Mr. Lauth was the global client director for Urban Science International, a global market representation and sales channel optimization consulting company. Prior to that, he was operations manager for JATO Dynamics, where he set up and managed the firm's German research, sales and client support operation. Mr. Lauth also worked in the after-sales arena at Volkswagen for 12 years. This included two extensive foreign assignments in South Africa and the UK. Topics: Industry Outlook & Trends, OEM & Supplier Strategies Check Availability »
	Hajime Yamamoto, Director, Thailand Hajime joined CSM Worldwide in 2007 bringing with him a successful track record in automotive research from a consulting firm in Japan and at major automotive research companies throughout Thailand. Topics: Regional Sales & Production Trends, Regional Issues Check Availability »
	Henner Lehne, Director,Global Sales Forecasts Henner joined CSM in 2005 as an analyst and was promoted in 2007 to Manager of European Advisory Services. He was appointed director in March 2008. Prior to joining CSM Worldwide, Henner worked in the central marketing department at Porsche AG in Stuttgart, Germany. Topics: Global Sales & Consumer Trends, OEM Strategies Check Availability »
	Jim Gillette, Director, Financial Services Jim Gillette provides custom analysis and relationship management for CSM's financial clients. Prior to joining CSM, Jim spent time as a Strategic Forecast Analyst for Amway Corporation; Marketing Controller and Corporate Economist for Foremost Insurance; Strategic Marketing Consultant for the Automotive Components Group (currently Delphi) of General Motors; and Vice President of Automotive Forecasting with IRN, Inc. Topics: Supply Base Consolidation, Private Equity Check Availability »
	Mark Fulthorpe, Director European Vehicle Forecasts Mark Fulthorpe joined CSM Worldwide's European staff in 1999 as Manager of European Vehicle Forecasts. He is responsible for European light vehicle sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence, platform strategies and market analysis. Before joining CSM, Mr. Fulthorpe spent three years as a Business Analyst with Capita Business Services where he was part of a business development team responsible for the supply of data and data services to UK-based vehicle manufacturers and importers. Topics: Regional Sales & Production Trends, Regional Issues Check Availability »
	Masaki Taketani, Vice President, Asia Masaki Taketani is responsible for manufacturer program intelligence, marketing and production strategies, light vehicle production and sales forecasting, and market trends for the Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asian markets vehicle forecasts. Topics: Regional Vehicle Sales & Production Trends, Sourcing and Strategy Analysis, Opportunity Targeting, OEM Strategies, Vehicle Development Trends Check Availability »
	Mike Jackson, Director, N. American Vehicle Forecasts Mike Jackson serves as Director, North American Vehicle Forecasts at CSM Worldwide. His responsibilities include sales and production forecasting, industry surveillance, and product planning and vehicle lifecycle analysis. He brings years of automotive experience with an emphasis on strategic planning activities, international marketing and product assessment. He is frequently quoted by leading print, radio and television media on the industry and the light vehicle production environment. Topics: Regional Sales & Production Trends, Regional Issues Check Availability »
	Mike Wall, Director, Global Financial Services Mike Wall joined CSM Worldwide in April 2003, bringing eight years of financial analysis, consulting and manufacturing experience. His focus at CSM is on custom client needs and in-depth analysis of vehicle markets and trends. Prior to joining CSM Worldwide, Mike served as Director of Forecasting for IRN, Inc. in Grand Rapids, Mich., where he focused on analysis of auto industry trends, with primary responsibilities for quarterly North American vehicle forecasts and analysis of diverse manufacturers and vehicle markets. Topics: Supply Base Consolidation, Private Equity Check Availability »
	Neeraj Bandhu, Director, India Neeraj Bandhu brings seven years of automotive experience with an emphasis on strategy formulation and product design and development. Prior to joining CSM Worldwide in 2007, Neeraj served as a consultant with the automotive practice of A.T. Kearney Ltd. in India. Prior to that he was a part of the engineering division at Maruti Suzuki Ltd., where he was involved in the design and development of passenger vehicles and components. Topics: Regional Sales & Production Trends, Regional Issues Check Availability »
	Paulo Cardamone, Director, South America Paulo Cardamone has worked in partnership with CSM Worldwide since 1997. He is responsible for CSM's South American Vehicle Production Forecast Service that incorporates analysis of manufacturer and product strategies and for Component and Powertrain research. Topics: Regional Sales & Production Trends, Regional Issues, Biofuels, Flex-fuel Technology Check Availability »
	Yale Zhang, Director, Greater China Vehicle Forecasts Yale Zhang is responsible for incorporating manufacturer program intelligence, marketing and production strategies into CSM Worldwide's Greater China Market forecast. He has more than eight years of experience in the Chinese automotive market and has worked for Automotive Resources Asia, Ltd. in Beijing, where he led in-depth market research studies for major OEMs. Topics: Regional Sales & Production Trends, Regional Issues Check Availability »