
CSM's John Brennan Snags MSED Award
The Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) has honored John Brennan,
CSM Worldwide's vice president of global business development, with its
prestigious Platinum Award. John was recognized for his work in helping to
reposition CSM from a forecasting firm to a strategic advisory firm.
Our Ranks are Growing
Fifteen new associates have joined CSM Worldwide as we expand and strengthen our global network:
Yao Shen, Manager, Greater China Business Development
Yao is based in Shanghai and is responsible for supporting CSM's Chinese customers. He comes to CSM from Shinwa International, Ltd., where he was a Sales Manager.
Tina Farhat, Manager, North American Business Development
Based in Detroit, Tina is responsible for supporting CSM's North American customers and comes to CSM from Plastech Engineered Products, where she was a Sales Account Manager.
Jinsik Lee, Manager, Korean Vehicle Production Forecast
Jinsik is responsible for managing and supporting CSM's Korean production forecast and is based in Seoul. He comes to CSM from KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), where he was a Senior Consultant on the marketing team for major industries. Jinsik also has additional experience with Renault Samsung Motors.
Thanachai Vorachaivanich, Manager, ASEAN Vehicle Sales Forecasts
Based in Bangkok, Thanachai is responsible for managing and supporting vehicle sales analysis on the ASEAN market. He comes to CSM with experience at Jato and R. L. Polk.
Puneet Gupta, Manager, Southeast Asia Vehicle Sales Forecasts
Puneet is based in Delhi and is responsible for managing and supporting vehicle sales analysis on the Southeast Asian market. He comes to CSM from Renault India.
A.R. Bhargavi, Manager, Indian Supply Chain and Technology Forecasts
Bhargavi is responsible for managing and supporting research on the Indian automotive supplier industry. She comes to CSM from Eicher Consulting Services Limited, where she was a Senior Consultant in automotive industries, and she has additional experience with Maruti Udyog Limited. Bhargavi is based in Delhi.
Jeffrey Jowett, Manager, North American Powertrain Forecasts
Jeff is responsible for managing and supporting CSM's North American powertrain forecasts and is based in Detroit. He comes to CSM from Ford, where he spent 14 years in powertrain-related manufacturing, competitive intelligence and strategy operations.
Vaughn Chapman, Market Analyst, North American Vehicle Production Forecasts
Vaughn is based in Detroit and is responsible for analyzing the North American vehicle production market. Vaughn comes to CSM from GM, where he was a Senior Analyst.
George Augustaitis, Market Analyst, North American Vehicle Sales Forecasts
George is responsible for analyzing and supporting the North American vehicle sales market. He is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan with degrees in both economics and statistics, and brings years of automotive retail experience. George is based in Detroit.
Ann Marie Wiktor, Market Analyst, North American Supply Chain and Technology Forecasts
Ann is responsible for analyzing and supporting research on the North American automotive supplier industry and is based in Detroit. She joins CSM from Plastech, where she was a Master Scheduler.
Jennifer Marble, Accountant
Jennifer is based in Detroit and provides accounting support to CSM's global operations. She comes to CSM from Preh Inc., where she was the Administrative and Accounting Coordinator.
Thomas Meininger, Research Associate, European Advisory Services
Thomas provides research on the European automotive market from his base in Frankfurt. He comes to CSM with experience at BMW.
Mranalini Singh, Administrative Assistant
Mranalini provides administrative support for CSM's Indian office in Delhi. Mranalini comes to CSM from the retail consulting firm Technopak Advisors, where she was the Office Coordinator.
Kristina Wester, Administrative Assistant
Kristina is responsible for supporting the accounting and finance team, and is based in Detroit. She comes to CSM from the Washtenaw County Road Commission, where she was an Administrative Assistant.
Pitchapa Phasukdee, Administrative Assistant
Pitchapa provides administrative support for CSM's Thailand office in Bangkok. Pitchapa comes to CSM from Landmark Consultant Co., Ltd., where she worked in marketing.