Frost & Sullivan to Host 2005 Excellence in Automotive & Transportation Awards Banquet
Press Release London, UK – May 11, 2005 – Frost & Sullivan will host its 2005 Excellence in Automotive & Transportation Awards Banquet on Tuesday 31st May 2005 in Stuttgart, Germany. The event beginning at 3.00pm will be held across two venues - the European Automotive Components Exposition and the Steigenberger Hotel. The programme will start with an ’Automotive Technologies of the Future: Developing a Business Model’ Roundtable Discussion with industry experts to be held at the Open Technology Forum of the European Automotive Components Exposition. A distinguished panel of experts will discuss strategies for developing a business case for automotive technologies of the future. Roundtable discussion participants include: • Nick Ford - Senior Consultant, Frost & Sullivan – Moderator • Michael Wellenzohn - MD and member of the Board for ThyssenKrupp Presta Steertec • Erich Nickel - Director of IBM Global Automotive Solutions in Marketing Sales and Services • Peter Mies - Renesas Technology Europe Deputy General Manager, Automotive Business Unit • Piero Bergamini - Director of the Advanced Services Direction of Autostrade per l'Italia • Edmund Chew - Editor, Supplier Business • Sarwant Singh - Automotive & Transportation Practice Director, Frost & Sullivan Afterwards, participants will be given the opportunity to network over an awards ceremony honouring top performers in the automotive and transportation industry. The 2005 Awards to be presented include Automotive CEO of the Year, Automotive Company of the Year, Automotive Product of the Year, Automotive Technology of the Year, Transportation Company of the Year, Transportation Technology Innovation & Leadership of the Year, and Automotive Growth Strategy Leadership of the Year. In addition, Frost & Sullivan will present participants with the 2004 Vertical Market Penetration Leadership Award and the 2004 Product Innovation Award. Focus areas cover automotive segments including powertrain, chassis, safety & driver assistance systems, infotainment, electrical and electronics, intelligent transportation systems and logistics. Programme: ON-SITE AT EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS EXPOSITION, STUTTGART 3.00-3.30pm Welcome + Registration 3.30-4.30pm ’Automotive Technologies of the Future: Developing a Business Model’ Roundtable Discussion with Industry Experts STEIGENBERGER HOTEL, STUTTGART 5.30-6.30pm Cocktail Reception + Registration 6.30-7.00pm Welcome Speech Keynote Address 7.00-9.00pm Dinner and Awards Presentation 9.00-10.30pm Networking Drinks Complimentary seating is available to media representatives. Seating is limited. Please direct any requests for information to Magdalena Oberland, Corporate Communications, at +44 (0) 20 7915 7876, e-mail: magdalena.oberland@frost.com or Janina Hillgrub, Corporate Communications (Germany), at +49 (69) 770 3311, janina.hillgrub@frost.com About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company founded in 1961, partners with clients to create value through innovative growth strategies. The foundation of this partnership approach is our Growth Partnership Services platform, whereby we provide industry research, marketing strategies, consulting and training to our clients to help grow their business. A key benefit that Frost & Sullivan brings to its clients is a global perspective on a broad range of industries, markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics. With a client list that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, as well as the investment community, Frost & Sullivan has evolved into one of the premier growth consulting companies in the world. Frost & Sullivan Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate best practices in their industry, commending the diligence, commitment, and innovative business strategies required to advance in the global marketplace. Frost & Sullivan rigorously analyses specific criteria to determine award recipients in a broad spectrum of market industries and landscapes (www.frost.com). Media Contact (United Kingdom): Magdalena Oberland Corporate Communications P: +44 (0) 20 7915 7876 E: magdalena.oberland@frost.com Media Contact (Germany): Janina Hillgrub Corporate Communications P: +49 (69) 770 3311 E: janina.hillgrub@frost.com