Global Automakers Adds Julia Rege as Senior Manager of Environment and Energy Affairs

WASHINGTON--June 14, 2011: The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) welcomes Julia Rege as Senior Manager of Environment and Energy Affairs. Rege brings more than 10 years experience working on environment and energy regulatory activities.

“Julia will help our team continue to collaborate with industry leaders, legislators and regulators to create sound green public policy.”

“We are excited to have Julia’s talent and experience as our member companies lead efforts to improve automotive fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the development of advanced technologies and responsible manufacturing,” said Global Automakers Director of Environment and Energy John Cabaniss. “Julia will help our team continue to collaborate with industry leaders, legislators and regulators to create sound green public policy.”

Prior to joining Global Automakers in 2011, Rege served as senior regulatory engineer at the Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., focusing on energy and environmental regulatory issues. She also worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality as an environmental engineer. At the EPA, Julia coordinated with governmental organizations and regional stakeholders on several rulemakings, such as the agency’s federal rulemaking process from the 2005 Federal Transportation Act. Julia has a Masters in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Environmental Science from Northwestern University.

The Association of Global Automakers represents international motor vehicle manufacturers, original equipment suppliers, and other automotive-related trade associations. Our members’ market share of both U.S. sales and production is 40 percent and growing. We work with industry leaders, legislators, and regulators to create the kind of public policy that improves vehicle safety, encourages technological innovation, and protects our planet. Our goal is to foster a competitive environment in which more vehicles are designed and built to enhance Americans’ quality of life.