Neil De Koker, president and CEO, OESA, will open the meeting by providing a short update on industry economic conditions, a market forecast for 2010, and a summary of association and industry activities in Washington, D.C.

Kim Korth, president and CEO, IRN, Inc., and OESA board member, will lead attendees through “Learning the New Rules for Success and Survival,” a presentation and facilitated discussion.  Korth will focus on the attributes of successful suppliers, and how they can remain focused on long-term success.

 

Juergen Reers, managing partner, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, will help to set the framework when he shares the results of a recent global automotive supplier survey.  A supplier case study and a question and answer session will be included as part of the session.  Joe Bione, president, Whitehall Group L.L.C., will present “The Road Ahead: Financial and Operational Excellence.”  Bione will deliver proven and practical advice for all suppliers.

John Trentacosta, partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, will moderate the panel, “Legal Strategies for Maximizing Success.”  He will be joined by Mark Aiello, partner and co-chair, auto industry team, Steve Hilfinger, managing partner, and Ann Marie Uetz, partner, Foley & Lardner LLP.

OESA members and non-members should take advantage of this opportunity to network with supplier peers and learn the latest thinking from industry experts.  At the close of the formal program, attendees will be able to “grab a box lunch” and meet one-on-one with the speakers from 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Overnight accommodations are available at the Double Downtown for $99 plus taxes per night by contacting the hotel directly at 216.241.5100.  Reservations at this discounted rate can be made through March 19, after that date the rate is not guaranteed.  To register, visit the events section of http://www.oesa.org.  For registration assistance, contact Felece Hickman at 248.952.6401 ext. 237 or fhickman@oesa.org.  For program information, contact John Chalifoux at 248.952.6401 ext. 233 or jchalifoux@oesa.org.

 

Notes:  Refunds cannot be given after March 19, 2010.  Substitutions are always welcome.  Registrants that agree to pay at the door will be held to the same cancellation policy as prepaid registrants and will be invoiced if cancellation is not received by March 19, 2010.  Fax the completed registration form to 248.952.6404 or register online with credit card payment at http://www.oesa.org.