Abdallah F. Shanti

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. designs, engineers, tests and manufactures driveline, drivetrain, chassis systems and related components for the automotive industry. It offers vehicle architectures, driveline systems, drivetrain systems, powertrain components, chasis system components and metal-formed products. The company has offices in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. The company was founded by Richard E. Dauch in March 1994 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Lucas Varity designs, manufactures and supplies advanced technology systems, components and services in the world's automotive and aerospace industries. The company was founded in August, 1996 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. The company brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, power train and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp. and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France. Genuine GM Parts and accessories are sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Good wrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations, which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide. GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Power train.

Perot Systems Corp. is a worldwide provider of information technology services and e-business solutions to a broad range of clients. It emphasizes developing and integrating information systems, operating and improving technology and business processes, and helping clients transform their businesses. The company helps companies take full advantage of e-business by leveraging their traditional strengths and technologies into digital marketplaces. It is Headquartered in Plano, Texas.

EDS provides a broad portfolio of business and technology solutions to help its clients worldwide improve their business performance. EDS’ core portfolio comprises information-technology, applications and business process services, as well as information-technology transformation services. EDS’ A.T. Kearney subsidiary is one of the world’s leading high-value management consultancies

ANXeBusiness Corp. provided managed payment, compliance, security, and connectivity solutions. Its solutions included compliance and collaboration software and consulting services. The company was founded on August 21, 2000 and was headquartered in Southfield, MI.