Mr. Kevin Cramton

Kevin Cramton, managing director of the investment firm RHJ International SA and former director of corporate business development at Ford Motor Co., said consistent, long-term energy policies supporting alternative vehicle powertrains and fuels will be necessary to attract private equity firms and companies interested in investing in these technologies and could create opportunities throughout the value chain.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2006--The Association of Corporate Growth Detroit Chapter will host a meeting entitled "Role of Mergers & Acquisitions in Corporate Strategy" with Kevin Cramton, Ford Motor Company, director corporate strategy, 5:30 pm, Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at Glen Oaks Country Club, 30500 W. Thirteen Mile Road, (between Orchard Lake and Middlebelt Road) Farmington Hills, MI.

Cramton will discuss the role of M&A in a corporate structure, a role that encompasses all aspects of corporate growth including alliances, partnerships, joint ventures and divestitures.

Kevin Cramton, Director of Business Development, Ford Motor Co.Mr. Cramton is presently Director, Corporate Business Development for Ford Motor Company.He has global responsibilities for the negotiation and execution of merger, acquisition, alliance/joint venture, and divestiture activities.Mr. Cramton began his career in the computer industry at UNISYS Corporation.He joined Ford Motor Company in 1987 where he has worked in various positions in Ford's Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Distribution businesses.During his career, Mr. Cramton has had functional responsibilities in Finance, Business Development, Strategy, and Marketing & Sales.

He has extensive international Business experience including assignments in the European and Asia-Pacific regions.Recent assignments include Director, Business Development, Ford Europe and CFO, Ford France.Mr. Cramton has served on the Board of Directors of several companies in the United States and Europe (including Technology start-ups in Europe).He has an MBA in Finance and a BA in Business Administration from Michigan State University.Also, Mr. Cramton is an alumnus of the London Business School Executive Management Program (ADP).

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.----Sept. 13, 2006--The Association of Corporate Growth Detroit Chapter will host a meeting entitled "Role of Mergers & Acquisitions in Corporate Strategy" with Kevin Cramton, Ford Motor Company, director corporate strategy, 5:30 pm, Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at Glen Oaks Country Club, 30500 W.

Kevin Cramton Director, Corporate Business Development for Ford Motor Company
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Kevin Cramton

Director, Corporate Business Development Ford Motor Company

Mr. Cramton is presently Director, Corporate Business Development for Ford Motor Company. He has global responsibilities for the negotiation and execution of merger, acquisition, alliance/joint venture, and divestiture activities.

Mr. Cramton began his career in the computer industry at UNISYS Corporation. He joined Ford Motor Company in 1987 where he has worked in various positions in Ford's Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Distribution businesses. During his career, Mr. Cramton has had functional responsibilities in Finance, Business Development, Strategy, and Marketing & Sales. He has extensive international Business experience including assignments in the European and Asia-Pacific regions. Recent assignments include Director, Business Development, Ford Europe and CFO, Ford France.

Mr. Cramton has served on the Board of Directors of several companies in the United States and Europe. He has an MBA in Finance and a BA in Business Administration from Michigan State University. Also, Mr. Cramton is an alumnus of the London Business School Executive Management Program (ADP).

Kevin Cramton, Director, Corporate Business Development, Ford Motor Company