Overview

Join CSM Worldwide for an in-depth look changing market conditions affecting the automotive industry. Henner Lehne, Director, Global Vehicle Sales Forecasts, will discuss light vehicle sales developments across markets globally including structural demand and sourcing shifts. Mark Fulthorpe, Director, Europe Vehicle Forecasts, will review the shape of Europe’s recovery and the adaptation of European OEM sourcing strategies.

Jerry Huang, Manager, Greater China Vehicle Forecasts, will provide a view of China’s future for both the short and long term. Puneet Gupta, Market Analyst, India Sales Forecasts, will review India’s sales and production as well as the future for India concerning vehicle development, new capacity, and export possibilities.

Michael Robinet, Vice President, Global Vehicle Forecasts, will examine new structures and critical competitive traits that will determine tomorrow’s winners and losers. Andrew Fulbrook, Senior Manager, European Powertrain Forecasts, will assess the path to pure electric and hybrid vehicles for the global market by providing commentary on the ‘7 Stars’, including product availability, charging infrastructure, government incentives, legislative forcings, battery evolution, oil and fuel prices, and the “well-to-wheel” argument.

Registration

A client registration fee of €200 per person and a non-client registration fee of €720 will be charged. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Cancellations must be received 72 hours before the event date to receive a refund of the registration fee. Cancellations within 72 hours of the event date will be charged the full registration fee.

Location

The Westin Grand Frankfurt is located at Konrad Adenauer Strasse 7, Frankfurt, 60313 Germany. Attendees wishing to sleep at the hotel may reserve a deluxe room for €165, or a standard room for €125. Please refer to “CSM Worldwide” when reserving a room with the hotel. For directions www.starwoodhotels.com/westin or contact the venue directly at +49 69 298-10.

Agenda

Biographies

Henner Lehne

Henner Lehne, Director, Global Sales Forecasts, is responsible for tracking and projecting global light vehicle sales demand, analyzing OEM product and brand strategies, and observing market and segment trends. Mr. Lehne holds a degree in international marketing from Fontys University of Professional Education, Netherlands.

Mark Fulthorpe

Mark Fulthorpe, Director, European Vehicle Forecasts, is responsible for European light vehicle sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence, platform strategies and market analysis. Mr. Fulthorpe holds an honors degree in English Literature from the University of London, Goldsmiths College.

Jerry (Zherui) Huang

Jerry Huang, Manager, Greater China Vehicle Forecast, is responsible for the Greater China light vehicle production and sales forecast, as well as the analysis of OEM strategies. Mr. Huang holds a master’s degree in automotive engineering from the Tongji University.

Puneet Gupta

Puneet Gupta, Market Analyst, South Asia Sales Forecasts, is responsible for managing and developing the vehicle sales forecast. Mr. Gupta is a Management graduate (MBA) from Management Institute of India, Gurgaon and a Mechanical Engineer (B.E.) from Punjab Engineering college, Chandigarh.

Michael Robinet

Michael Robinet, Vice President, Global Vehicle Forecasts, is responsible for global light vehicle sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence, platform strategies, market analysis, as well as supplier and facility rationalization issues. Mr. Robinet holds a degree in economics and a M.B.A. from the University of Windsor.

Andrew Fulbrook

Andrew Fulbrook, Senior Manager, European Powertrain Forecasts, is responsible for European powertrain sales and production forecasting, future product program intelligence and market analysis. Mr. Fulbrook holds a Degree Level with Merit in Mechatronics including Higher Mathematics and Fluid Dynamics, as well as a National Diploma in Engineering Science from Brooklands College, Surrey.