Metaldyne Names Chuck Pestow President, Asia Pacific

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 23 -- Metaldyne announced today that Chuck Pestow, the company's vice president of sales and marketing, has been promoted to the position of president, Asia Pacific.

In this position, Pestow will be responsible for all aspects of the company's business in the Asia Pacific region.

"I am pleased to have Chuck in this important new role," said Tim Leuliette, chairman president and CEO. "We see excellent opportunities for growth in the Asia-Pacific region, and I am confident that Chuck's leadership will be a great asset as we expand Metaldyne's footprint in that part of the world."

Pestow has served in his current position since May 2001. Before that, he served as vice president of sales and marketing for the former Simpson Industries. Prior to joining Simpson, Pestow held several senior management roles in engineering, operations, sales and marketing at TRW.

Pestow attended Purdue University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Concurrent with this announcement, Anne Lockwood has been appointed Metaldyne's vice president of sales. She most recently served as the vice president of sales for Metaldyne's Engine Group. Prior to that, Lockwood was vice president of engineering and sales for the Sintered Products division of the former MascoTech Corporation.

"I am pleased to have Anne in this position," said Leuliette. "She has been instrumental in the global growth of both the Sintered Products division and Engine Group, and her experience and leadership skills will be valuable to the entire organization as she assumes this new role."

Lockwood, who resides in Rochester Hills, Mich., earned a bachelor's degree from New York University.

About Metaldyne

Metaldyne is a leading global designer and supplier of metal-based components, assemblies and modules for transportation-related powertrain and chassis applications including engine, transmission/transfer case, wheel-end and suspension, axle and driveline, and noise and vibration control products to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves the automotive segment through its Chassis, Driveline & Transmission, and Engine Group.

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