Eighth Annual Global Automotive Conference Features
Key Automotive Industry Executives

Bowling Green, Ky., April 2, 2007 – The eighth annual Global Automotive Conference (GAC) is featuring several key automotive industry executives, including General Motors Corp.’s Vice Chairman of Global Product Development Robert A. Lutz. The conference is being held at the Seelback Hilton Hotel in Louisville, Ky. from April 22-26, 2007.

The theme of the three-day program, “Let’s Get Real”, addresses the benefits of globalization on the automotive industry and the challenges of today’s industry. Lutz will kick off the conference proceedings at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 23, where he will address various global topics as they relate to the automotive industry.

“We are excited about the high caliber executives who are participating in this year’s conference,” said William Parsons, GAC chairman. “We are confident attendees will gain valuable insight from the various executives who are speaking and that they can implement the ideas and strategies in their companies to help them continue to grow and succeed in an increasingly global market.”

In addition to Lutz, several other industry executives are scheduled as feature presenters or participants in panel discussions.

Monday, April 23: “Globalization of the Industry”

• 10 a.m. – Timothy D. Leuliette, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Metaldyne, co-chairman and co-CEO Asahi Tec

Tuesday, April 24: “Manufacturing Excellence”

• 9 a.m. – Lyle J. Otremba, vice president – Global Sales and Engineering, Body and Chassis Systems Division, Cooper-Standard Automotive
• 11 a.m. – Panel discussion: “Where Value Hides – A New Way to Uncover Profitability for Your Business”
• John Kay, president, SupplyOn North America, Inc.
• Jim Seta, director of sales, North America, SKF Automotive Division

Wednesday, April 25: “Human Resource Development”

• 8 a.m. – Panel discussion: “The Automotive Labor Market – Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions”
• Kimberly A. Kovac, executive vice president, Human Resources and Metaldyne University

The Global Automotive Conference was created in 2000 to analyze and benchmark new ideas that will affect the automotive industry. Now in its eighth year, the GAC brings together executives, senior and middle management of automotive assemblers, suppliers, and service providers to discuss issues and action plans with government participants and educators from advanced learning institutions. The ultimate goal of the GAC is to foster small- and medium-size business leadership development and provide a focus on women and minority enterprises.

For more information about the GAC or the Global Advanced Leadership Center, please call 1-866-604-5252 or visit the website at www.gac.ky.net.

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