Viasystems Group, Inc. Announces New CFO

    ST. LOUIS--Sept. 7, 2001--Viasystems Group, Inc. today announced that Joseph S. Catanzaro has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Catanzaro replaces James G. Powers, who has accepted a similar position with another company.
    Catanzaro has held senior positions with Viasystems since October 1998, and most recently served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to joining Viasystems, Catanzaro was Vice President of Finance for Berg Electronics from April 1993 to October 1998.
    "Viasystems is fortunate to have a deep and talented management team," said David M. Sindelar, chief executive officer. "Joe Catanzaro is a highly capable financial executive, and his assumption of these new duties will be seamless. We appreciate Jim's contributions to Viasystems and wish him well in his new endeavors."