By Jim Gillette
Director of Supplier Analysis
CSM Worldwide Southwest
jimgillette@csmauto.com
Jim joined
CSM in 2003 having served the prior thirteen years as Vice
President of Automotive Forecasting with IRN, Inc. Beginning
as a Strategic Marketing Consultant for the Automotive Components
Group (currently Delphi) of General Motors, his experience
in the global auto industry dates back to 1988. Jim has
spoken to groups of automotive suppliers in such disparate
locations as Stuttgart, Germany, Milan, Italy, Seoul, South
Korea, and Nagoya, Japan. He is widely quoted in the media
and trade publications, has appeared on CNBC and the Fox
News Network, and has published numerous articles and management
reports covering automotive topics. With Mike Wall, Manager
of Forecasting Analysis, established the CSM Financial Services
Group in November 2003. In addition to his automotive consulting
career, Jim has taught finance part-time at both the undergraduate
and graduate level for the Seidman School of Business, Grand
Valley State University since 1982. Jim is a member of the
board of directors of Riviera Tool Company.
By Mike Wall
Manager of Forecasts and Analysis
CSM Financial Services Group
mikewall@csmauto.com
Mike joined
CSM Worldwide in April 2003. His focus is on custom client
needs and in-depth analysis of vehicle markets and trends.
Prior to joining CSM, Mike served as Director of Forecasting
for IRN, Inc. He also has experience working in the finance
function for a major Tier I supplier.