CSM Worldwide Continues to Build Research and Forecast Depth With New Appointments

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 2 -- CSM Worldwide, the global leader in providing market foresight to the automotive industry, is pleased to announce the addition of two new executives: James Gillette as director, supplier analysis, and Michael Wall as manager, forecasts and analysis, according to president and CEO Craig Cather.

James Gillette

Gillette will be joining CSM's market assessment group and will be responsible for expanding CSM's ability to provide customized, in-depth research and analysis to its global client base. He will be based at the CSM office in Okemos, Mich.

"Jim's strong background in economics, forecasting, finance and market analysis brings a new dimension to our rapidly growing market assessment service," said Paul Haelterman, director of market assessment at CSM.

Prior to joining CSM, Gillette was vice president of IRN in Grand Rapids, Mich. His primary focus was developing detailed analyses of the global automotive industry. Areas of concentration included domestic and global automotive trends, assisting with individual company forecasting, and helping suppliers understand how forecasting can be a valuable tool in managing their companies.

Michael Wall

Wall will be a part of CSM's North American Vehicle Forecast team and focus on custom client needs and in-depth analysis. He will join Mike Jackson, senior manager of North American forecast services, and Joe Barker, manager of North American sales analysis, in providing the industry's most respected forecast service. He will also work from the CSM office in Okemos, Mich.

"Mike's broad knowledge of the North American market will bring further depth to an already experienced team of industry experts," stated Michael Robinet, CSM vice president of Global Forecast Services.

Wall most recently served as director of forecasting for IRN in Grand Rapids, Mich. Wall focused on analysis of auto industry trends, with primary responsibilities including quarterly North American vehicle forecasts and ad hoc analysis of diverse manufacturers and vehicle markets.

CSM Worldwide supports more than 350 automotive suppliers with global market intelligence and forecasting services. With corporate offices in Detroit, CSM Worldwide covers the global automotive environment from Lansing, London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Prague, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai and New Delhi.

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