CSM Worldwide Names Director of Emerging Market Vehicle Forecasts, Solidifies Shanghai Office

SHANGHAI, April 19 -- CSM Worldwide, the leading provider of market intelligence and forecasting to the automotive industry, announces Yale Zhang has joined the firm as director of emerging market vehicle forecasts. According to President and CEO Craig Cather, Zhang's responsibilities include developing and analyzing the emerging market vehicle forecast and supporting the company's China and emerging market clients.

"Yale is a well-known, recognized expert in the region, and he's a strong leader for the emerging market forecast team," said Cather. "With our Shanghai office fully operational and Yale's in-depth knowledge of the Chinese automotive market, CSM Worldwide is in a strong position to work with suppliers and OEMs to help them make better planning decisions and heighten their understanding of the Chinese automotive landscape."

Zhang comes to CSM from Automotive Resources Asia Ltd. in Beijing, where he was employed since 1999 and led in-depth market research studies for major OEMs. A skilled automotive market analyst, Zhang is widely quoted in national and international publications. He often presents at key forums such as the China Automotive Post-WTO Markets & Strategies seminar. He holds a B.A. in economics and has experience in the regional market.

CSM Worldwide (www.csmauto.com ) supports more than 350 of the world's top automakers, suppliers and financial organizations with market intelligence and forecasting services. With corporate offices in Detroit, CSM Worldwide covers the global automotive environment from London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Shanghai, Bangalore, and Budapest.