John M. Bowen

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.

Urban Science Applications, Inc. provides automotive consulting services. It focuses on supporting the needs of the sales and marketing function of the automotive industry. The company was founded by James A. Anderson in 1977 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Leo Burnett Co., Ltd. operates as an advertising agency. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Agero, Inc. engages in the provision of vehicle and driver safety, security, and information services. It offers roadside assistance, consumer affairs, and claims and asset management services. The firm serves automotive, insurance, finance, and service providers industries. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Medford, MA.