CSM Worldwide Enhances Asian Automotive Research Capability

DETROIT, May 8, 2003 -- CSM Worldwide, the global leader in providing market foresight to the automotive industry, announces two additions to its Asian market research staff. Mr. Pil Koo and Mr. Yoshito Dejima have joined the company as Asia powertrain forecast manager and Asia component forecast manager, respectively.

Koo will be responsible for evaluating the Asian powertrain industry and supporting CSM customers with forecasts and analyses. Koo will be based in CSM's London office. Prior to joining CSM, Koo was a senior analyst and consultant with the Autofacts group of PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he specialized in Asia-Pacific powertrain forecasting and strategic consulting.

Dejima will be responsible for researching and analyzing the Asian component industry, with a focus on supply and technology trends. Dejima will be based in CSM's Tokyo office. Prior to joining CSM, Dejima spent 23 years with Kawashima Textile Manufacturers LTD., serving in production, quality, sales and management.

"CSM consistently provides clients with accurate and timely analysis on the global automotive industry," said Craig Cather, president and CEO of CSM Worldwide. "To do that requires talented people with a multifaceted understanding of given markets, and that's the case with Koo and Dejima. The addition of these two industry veterans provides our clients with an extra measure of knowledge and confidence in understanding and conducting business in Asia."

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 London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Prague, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai and New Delhi.