CHINA Conference
June 18, 2009 – Troy, MI
“China: Key Strategies for Succeeding in its
Auto Industry”
A full-day conference to assist you with your China needs.
Also available via ‘live’ webcast over the Internet!
A powerful lineup of speakers will address critical issues for auto suppliers considering venturing into
China, expected to be the world's hottest automotive market for the next 20 years. China experts
will discuss the advantages and cautions of rushing to join China's booming auto industry,
examining communication challenges in China, protection of intellectual property, the reasons for
being in China, the market outlook, sourcing and purchasing strategies, ideal products for sourcing
in China, human capital and recruitment issues, contracts and legal issues for sourcing from China,
the daunting government policy shaping the industry, as well as several auto industry case studies.
The full-day conference offers great opportunities to learn more about how to succeed in China's
business market whether you are setting up operations in mainland China, doing business there, or
considering sourcing from China.
Topics will include:
Legal Challenges of Setting up China Operations
Challenges of Automotive Logistics in China
Tax Planning for your China Operations
Compliance and Ethics Program in China
Lessons Learned when Sourcing from China
Leadership Recruitment in China
Cultural Challenges of Doing Business in China
Where: MSU Management Education Center, Troy, Michigan
When: June 18, 2009 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
Who: Conference is for automotive manufacturing suppliers only
Cost: In Troy, MI: $595 per person (includes networking luncheon)
Via Live Webcast: $375 per person (includes archived version)
FREE: Receive “Doing Business in China” CD free when you register!
Contact Ruth Fernandes: RFernandes@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

AGENDA China Conference
June 18, 2009 – Troy, MI
“China: Key Strategies for Succeeding in its Auto Industry”
A GlobalAutoIndustry.com Conference – June 18, 2009 – Troy, MI
Also available via ‘live’ webcast over the Internet!
8:30 – 9:00 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast
“The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on China's Automotive Industry”
Bill Russo, Founder and President, Synergistics Ltd. (Remote Presentation from Beijing, China)
“China: Language and Cultural Insights”
Michael Su, Language and Cultural Consultant, In Other Words Language Services
“Legal Challenges of Setting up and Maintaining Operations in China”
Jia Zhao, Senior Partner China Practice, Baker & McKenzie LLP
“Tax Planning for your China Operations under the New Unified Tax Law”
William P. Kingsley, Tax Partner, Grant Thornton LLP
“Challenges of Automotive Logistics in China”
Jeff Hurley, Senior Vice President Global Automotive, CEVA Logistics
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Networking Luncheon with Exclusive GlobalAutoTV Interview
“China: an Overview from the Experts” interview with executives from the Center for
Automotive Research, Lean Enterprise China, BorgWarner, and Magna International
“China and the Global Automotive Marketplace”
Stephen R. Polk, Chairman, President and CEO, R.L. Polk & Co.
“Implementing a Compliance and Ethics Program in China”
Preston Torbert, Senior Counsel, Baker & McKenzie LLP
“Bumps in the Road Require Renewed Focus in Sourcing”
Michael Thomas, Managing Director & Asia Operations Advisory Group and North America
Plant Transitions Lead, BBK
“Key Steps in Sourcing from China”
Janet You, Former Program Integration Manager, Chrysler LLC
4:00 pm – End of Program
Contact Ruth Fernandes: RFernandes@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

“China: Key Strategies for Succeeding in its Auto Industry”
A GlobalAutoIndustry.com Conference – June 18, 2009 – Troy, MI
SPEAKERS’ BIOS
LARRY FOBES – Wayne State University
“Guest Moderator”
Larry Fobes is Director of the Wayne State University, School of
Business Administration’s “Institute for Organizational &
Industrial Competitiveness (IOIC)”. His graduate work includes
an engineering master’s from Wayne State University, and an
MBA from Duke University.
Fobes created, hosts, and co-produces with Detroit Public
Television, the Emmy award winning television series, “Leaders
on Leadership”. Leaders from a wide range of global
organizations share their leadership experiences and insights
with a studio audience of students, and broadcast viewers in
Michigan, Oklahoma, coast to coast in Canada, and Hong Kong.
His corporate experience includes 30 years service at Ford Motor Company in product
design, scientific research, operational finance, and global business strategy. Fobes built
and led a globally dispersed team supporting 150 national markets on 5 continents for 8
Ford corporate brands.
BILL RUSSO – Synergistics Ltd.
“The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on China's Automotive Industry”
Bill Russo is the Founder and President of Synergistics Limited.
He has extensive experience in the automotive and electronics
industries, with more than 25 years of experience at driving
strategy and performance improvement in Fortune 500
environments.
In his role the first Vice President of North East Asia automotive
operations, Russo successfully negotiated and secured
government approval for 6 vehicle programs within a 3-year
time period with 3 different Asian partners. In this time period,
he launched a regional holding company as well as 2
distribution companies. Russo oversaw the industrialization of
the first Chrysler and Dodge-branded vehicles in Asia.

As head of Product & Business Strategy, Russo led the integration of 3 key planning
functions: strategic planning, long-range product planning and the capital investment plan.
He had played a major role in achieving a major business turnaround by strengthening
operational transparency through deployment of a system-wide balanced scorecard. His
work earned international acclaim and was featured in leading business journals (Harvard
Business Review, Controlling magazine).
As a Business Transformation Consultant, Russo has led global cross-functional multi-
disciplinary teams in the identification and implementation of business improvement
initiatives throughout key value streams and functions. He holds a US Patent for his
innovative efforts towards reducing automotive New Product Development cycle time.
Russo is a dynamic speaker and frequently published author and opinion leader. His
viewpoints on the China Automotive industry have been frequently published online and his
viewpoints have aired on National Public Radio. Russo has also authored numerous articles
on corporate governance, performance management, technology management and process
reengineering. He has spoken frequently at conferences hosted by the Conference Board,
Hammer & Company and the Balanced Scorecard Collaborative. He has spoken at two
Automotive industry conferences at China’s Great Hall of the People.
Russo is a tireless and passionate individual who utilizes his process-driven skills to achieve
results.
Russo has a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Lehigh
University in Bethlehem, PA, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from
Columbia University in the City of New York.
JIA ZHAO - Baker & McKenzie LLP
“Legal Challenges of Setting up and Maintaining Operations in China”
Jia Zhao is a partner in the international law firm Baker &
McKenzie LLP and is based in Chicago. She has practiced law
with Baker & McKenzie for almost twenty years. She focuses
her practice in legal aspects of trade and investment in China
and advises U.S. clients on investment and trade in China and
on legal, political and cultural issues. Her advice covers many
aspects of trade and investment including corporate, tax, labor,
foreign exchange, and intellectual property.
In the past few years, she has established about three dozen
equity joint ventures, wholly foreign-owned entities and other
investments in the manufacturing and service sectors in China.
She has also assisted Chinese companies in their overseas investments.
Zhao has extensive work experience both in the Chinese government and in law practice.
Prior to joining Baker & McKenzie permanently, she worked as United States Desk Officer
at the Department of American and Oceanic Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign
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Affairs in Beijing. In this capacity, she interpreted for President Nixon, Secretary of State
Kissinger, and other U.S. officials. Later, she dealt with international legal questions as
First Secretary at the Department of Treaty and Law and the Department of American and
Oceanic Affairs in the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Zhao served as the Co-chairman of the People's Republic of China Law Committee of the
International Law and Practice Section of the American Bar Association from 1992 to 1994
and on the ABA Asia Law Initiative Council from 2003-2006.
She has lectured about China before many different audiences in the United States and has
published articles regarding Chinese legal developments in the East Asian Executive
Reports, The China Business Review, Corporate Finance and Sweet & Maxwell Asia’s
Commercial Laws of East Asia.
Zhao was the first PRC national to receive the J.D. degree in the United States, the first
PRC national to become a member of the Bar in the United States, and the first person to
be admitted to the bar in both China and the United States.
WILLIAM P. KINGSLEY – Grant Thornton, LLP
“Tax Planning for your China Operations under the New Unified Tax Law”
William P. Kingsley is a Partner in Grant Thornton’s Tax practice
located in Southfield, Michigan and has over 22 years of
experience in providing tax services to privately held and
publicly traded companies.
Kingsley has extensive experience in all areas of taxation,
including international, corporate, partnerships and accounting
methods. He also specializes in international mergers and
acquisitions.
Prior to joining the firm, Kingsley was a tax partner at BDO
Seidman where he was responsible for creating the China tax
desk acting as the primary contact for all outbound China tax questions and issues. He will
utilize his past experiences with China tax planning, assisting Grant Thornton’s international
tax group with all China related tax questions and issues.
Kingsley’s work focuses on advising multinational companies on the tax, financial and
business aspects of doing business in China. He has presented China tax related topics to
over 20 different groups.
Kingsley earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting from
Aquinas College and his Masters in Taxation from Grand Valley State University.
Kingsley is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
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JEFF HURLEY – CEVA Logistics
“Challenges of Automotive Logistics in China”
Jeff Hurley is Senior Vice President Global Automotive for CEVA
Logistics. Hurley graduated from Michigan State University in
1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree and in 1995 completed
the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business
Partnership Program. With more than 25 years in the industry,
Hurley is a recognized leader in logistics operations. He began
his career with a predecessor of CEVA, Customized
Transportation, Inc., in 1985 as Manager of Sales and
Marketing. Since that time, he has held several executive
positions within the company, including Director of Sales and
Marketing, Vice President of Business Development, Vice
President of Operations and Senior Vice President of Operations.
In 2003, Hurley was appointed COO of the CEVA business unit in North America,
responsible for overseeing all of CEVA’s field operations throughout the continent. In April
2007, Hurley was appointed senior vice president for global automotive for the company’s
worldwide operations in that sector. This allows him to leverage his extensive automotive
logistics experience against global client needs.
Hurley is a member of the Society of Logistics Engineers (SOLE), the American Production
Inventory Control Society (APICS), and the Council of Supply Chain Management
Professionals (CSCMP).
MICHAEL SU – In Other Words
“Chinese Language and Cultural Insights”
Since 1998, Michael Su has worked as language and
intercultural training consultant for companies with a global,
diverse workforce and/or with business interest in China.
Among his past and current clients are Aisin, Ajax, Alcoa,
American Axle & Manufacturing, ArvinMeritor, Assurant, BASF,
Bosch, Brose, Butzel Long, Celanese Chemical, Chrysler, Cold
Heading, Comerica Bank, Continental Airlines, Delphi, Denso
Corporation, Detroit Zoological Institute, Dow International,
Eagle Ottawa, Enterprise Automotive Services, Faurecia,
Federal-Mogul, Ford Motor Company, Fori Automation, General
Electronics, General Motors, General Plastics, HarmanBecker,
Haartz, ITT Industries, Jonnson Controls, Johnson Electric,
Lawrence Technological University, Lear Corporation, Lenovo, Longaberger, Magna, Magni,
Mars Advertising, Menlo-Conway, Metaldyne, Nissan, Oakland Community College, Oakland
University, Polk, PPG Industries, Prestolite Wire, Progressive Stamping, Prudential Financial,
Ricardo, Siegel-Robert Automotive, Siemens AG, Stahl’s, TRW, Tyco Electronics, the
University of Chicago, Visteon Corporation, Wire Rope Corporation of America, Yazaki, and
ZF Sachs AG.
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Su is an adjunct faculty member at Schoolcraft College and Macomb Community College.
He is also a member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages,
headquartered in Washington D.C. Su received a Bachelor of Arts in communications from
Wayne State University. He also acquired over ten certifications from Michigan State
University, the University of Hawaii, the University of Minnesota and the U.S. Department
of Education in intercultural and foreign language training as well as in instructional
technology. He is the author of a white paper on the Chinese business culture. His first
book, “Learning Chinese the Fun and Easy Way,” will be published in the spring of 2009.
“China: an Overview from the Experts” - GlobalAutoTV exclusive interview with
David Cole, Marcus Chao, John J. McGill and Steve Rogers:
DAVID COLE - Center for Automotive Research (CAR)
David Cole is the Chairman of the Center for Automotive
Research. The Center for Automotive Research, a nonprofit
organization, is focused on a wide variety of important trends
and changes related to the automobile industry and society at
the international, federal, state and local levels. CAR conducts
industry research, develops new methodologies, forecasts
industry trends, advises on public policy, and sponsors multi-
stakeholder communication forums. Research studies
investigate how international, federal and local issues influence
the industry, and how the industry affects society in such areas as employment, the
environment and the consumer.
CAR’s mission is to assist the global automotive industry's competitiveness and
technological advancement by creating unbiased economic and systems modeling research
development, new manufacturing methodologies, forecasting industry futures, advising on
public policy, and conducting industry conferences and forums.
MARCUS CHAO - Lean Enterprise China, Inc.
Dr. Marcus Chao is the CEO and President of Lean Enterprise
China, Inc. (LEC), a non-profit organization disseminating lean
practices to Chinese manufacturers. LEC has offices in Shanghai
and Beijing.
Chao’s 30 years of management experience in global
corporations covers engineering, materials management,
manufacturing, supply management, and business
development.
Chao is skilled in leadership, Sino-U.S. business development, supply management, quality
systems, and developing lean enterprises. In 2005, he retired from Delphi Global Supply
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Management as a Director. From 1995-2001, he was Chairman and President of Delphi
(China) Holding Company.
An active leader in the Asian-American communities, Chao served as the President of the
Association of Chinese Americans and the Detroit Chinese Professional and Academic
Association. He currently is a member of the Board of Directors of the Asian Pacific
American Chamber of Commerce, the Wu Manufacturing for Excellence Foundation, the
Advisory Board for the University of Michigan Art Museum, and the Northwood University
School of Supply Management.
Chao received a bachelor’s degree in Taiwan and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University
of Kansas. He also received a MBA from Wayne State University.
JOHN J. McGILL - BorgWarner Inc.
John J. McGill is Vice President, Global Supply Chain and
Champion of Emerging Market Utilization. Prior to accepting
that new position in July, 2005, McGill was president and
general manager of BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems,
Drivetrain Group.
Previously, he was president and general manager of
BorgWarner Cooling Systems from October 1999 to December
2002.
Prior to joining BorgWarner, McGill was general manager of Eaton's Fluid Power and
Torque Control Products divisions.
McGill's 18-year career with Eaton included numerous human resource, production,
purchasing, and manufacturing positions. McGill holds a bachelor's degree in business
administration from the University of Nebraska. He serves on BorgWarner - Shenglong's
Board of Directors.
STEVE RODGERS - Magna International
Steve Rodgers is the former Vice-President Marketing and
Business Development Asia Pacific. Rodgers joined the Magna
Corporate Office in August 2003 as Vice-President, Marketing
and was appointed to Business Development Asia Pacific in May
2005. Prior to his appointment to the Magna Corporate Office,
Rodgers served as Senior Vice-President, Marketing of Intier
Automotive.
Other previous positions within the Magna Group of Companies
included Vice-President, Sales and Marketing for Atoma and
VicePresident, Sales and Marketing at Tesma. He also served as the Assistant General
Manager at Karmax Heavy Stamping within the Cosma Group.
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Prior to joining Magna, Rodgers served as a Sales Representative and Manager, Strategic
Planning & Information Systems with General Motors of Canada. Rodgers holds a B.M.E.
from the GMI Engineering & Management Institute in Flint, Michigan.
STEPHEN POLK - R. L. Polk & Co.
“Current State of the Economy and Future View of China”
Stephen Polk, Chairman, President and CEO of R. L. Polk & Co.,
heads the organization which is the leading global provider of
advanced information and marketing solutions for the
automotive industry. Automobile manufacturers across the
globe turn to R. L. Polk & Co.’s intelligence and insight to help
them understand their market position, identify trends, build
brand loyalty and gain a competitive advantage.
Since joining Polk in 1981, Stephen has held various positions of
increasing importance throughout the Polk organization.
Throughout his tenure, he has focused on preparing the
company for success in the 21st century. Stephen restructured
the organization around customers’ needs and accelerated the development of new
products and services, exiting less profitable businesses, streamlining operations and
sharpening the company’s automotive focus.
A frequently requested speaker, Stephen is a recognized industry expert in providing
insight about the global automotive marketplace. His speeches cover a wide variety of
topics including competitive business conditions, automotive market overviews and
consumer trends. Stephen is also active in speaking engagements and thought leadership
events sponsored by Polk on behalf of its customers. He holds a Bachelor of Science
degree from Denison University.
PRESTON TORBERT - Baker & McKenzie LLP
“Implementing a Compliance and Ethics Program in China”
Preston Torbert is a partner in the law firm Baker & McKenzie
LLP and is based in Chicago. He is a graduate of Princeton
University and received a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School
and a Ph.D. in Chinese history from the University of Chicago.
He is admitted to the Illinois Bar and is a member of the
Chicago Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He
has served for three years as Co-chairman of the People's
Republic of China Law Committee of the ABA's Section of
International Law and Practice. He has also served as Chairman
of the International Law Committee of the Chicago Bar
Association.
Torbert was one of the founders of Baker & McKenzie's China Practice Group and has spent
five years in the People's Republic and Taiwan. He began the study of Chinese in 1964 and
is often mistaken for a native speaker. He played a key role in establishing the Taipei
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office of Baker & McKenzie in 1978 and later the Beijing office in 1981. He first visited the
People's Republic in 1975 and has represented U.S. multinationals there numerous times
since then. He advises clients on strategic planning for China, the legal, tax and practical
aspects of trade, licensing and investment as well as the negotiation of contracts in China.
Since 1979 he has participated primarily in the drafting and negotiation of equity and
cooperative joint venture contracts on behalf of a broad range of clients that include the
largest U.S. multinationals as well as some medium and small sized companies.
Torbert's publications include numerous articles on issues in trade and investment with
China such as joint ventures, wholly foreign-owned ventures, technology transfer, taxation,
contracts and intellectual property in The China Business Review, East Asian Executive
Reports, Corporate Finance, International Financial Law Review, and other U.S. and
Chinese publications. Torbert has lectured numerous times in Chinese on legal subjects in
China and has also made dozens of presentations in the United States, Europe, and Asia
about China. Torbert is the author of The Ch'ing Imperial Household Department (Harvard,
1977), is knowledgeable about the Palace Museum in Beijing, and offers guided tours of
the Museum to clients when in Beijing. He is also the author of the book 法律英语：中英
双语法律文书制作 (Legal English: Guidelines for Drafting Chinese-English Bilingual Legal
Documents) published by the Fudan U. Press in 2004.
Torbert also reads and speaks Russian. His English translation of the RSFSR Labor Code
was published in The Soviet Codes of Law (W. Simons, ed., 1980). In 1979 he spent six
months in Moscow conducting research on Russian law at the Institute of State and Law of
the USSR Academy of Sciences. In the 1990’s he worked on foreign investment projects in
Russia and spent time in the Moscow office.
MICHAEL P. THOMAS – BBK
“Bumps in the Road Require Renewed Focus in Sourcing”
Michael P. Thomas serves BBK clients as both advisor and
interim manager. His knowledge and experience are so
extensive, trade and professional organizations frequently
request him to appear as a featured speaker.
Thomas has acted as CEO, CFO and Director of Operations
within a variety of industries. He has expertise in both finance
and operations and is a master of \"next logical steps\". Thomas
has successfully drafted, implemented and concluded
reorganizations, negotiating workout plans with federal and
state taxing authorities.
Thomas’ involvement developing and implementing plans for operations initiatives has
resulted in dramatic cost improvements and more efficient operations for clients in North
America, Asia Pacific and Mexico.
In one case, Thomas’ process improvement assistance helped a manufacturer develop and
launch a new line; that firm enjoyed $1.0 million in sales in its first business year. In
another case, he moved an auto parts manufacturer from Chapter 11 bankruptcy to profit
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in 13 months by restructuring operations to increase throughput 25 to 30% and reducing
scrap and defect levels by 25 to 30%.
While functioning as President of a supplier purchased out of bankruptcy, Thomas
negotiated an agreement with a national union (at minimal cost to the company),
commandeered a new product launch (meeting customer client schedules) and led the
company through ISO implementation.
Serving as Vice President of a bankrupt tier one supplier, he assumed control without
interrupting customer assembly lines. When he began his involvement, the company was
losing $1 million per month. He successfully negotiated a contract extension with an
international union. Ultimately, he brought the company to a six month profit of over a half
million dollars. This resulted in a successful sale out of bankruptcy to a Fortune 500
company, allowing the people in the plant to keep their jobs.
JANET YOU – Chrysler LLC
\"Key Steps in Sourcing from China\"
Janet You spent the past 11 years working for Chrysler. She
was the Program Integration Manager responsible for China
Vehicle programs, Global Sourcing (LCC) at the Minivan Platform
Chassis Engineering.
You has also been actively involved in US – China Supply Chain
Management, Merger and Acquisition business development,
and Marketing Development for many Chinese Manufacturers.
You holds Bachelor’s Degrees in both Mathematics/Mechanics
and International Business from Fu Dan University, Shanghai,
China.
She also has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and an M.B.A. from Michigan
State University, MI, USA.
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