CSM - Auto Industry Consultants, Names Worldwide Names Chief Economist

DETROIT, Dec. 15, 2003 -- CSM Worldwide, the global leader in providing market foresight to the automotive industry, announces Greg Mount has joined the firm as chief economist. According to CEO and President Craig Cather, Mount's responsibilities include developing and integrating macro- sales forecast scenarios and models into CSM Worldwide global forecasts.

"Having Greg Mount as our chief economist is a win for each and every one of our customers," said Cather. "Greg is recognized as part of an elite global network of leading economists, and he comes to us following a dynamic and growth-oriented career in banking. His experience and knowledge will come to bear on the full range of our automotive market foresight services."

Mount comes to CSM from Bank One Corporation in Chicago, where he was employed since 1992 and most recently held the position of deputy chief economist and first vice president. A skilled macroeconomist with expertise on the U.S. economy, U.S. equity markets and international trade, Mount is also an authority on the economies of Europe, Japan, China, developing Asia, Australia, Mexico, South America and Canada. Mount holds an M.B.A. from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a B.A. in economics from Northwestern University.

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, Budapest, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Shanghai and Bangalore.