Mike Wall joined CSM Worldwide in April 2003, bringing eight years of financial analysis, consulting and manufacturing experience. His focus at CSM is on custom client needs and in-depth analysis of vehicle markets and trends. Prior to joining CSM Worldwide, Mike served as Director of Forecasting for IRN, Inc. in Grand Rapids, Mich., where he focused on analysis of auto industry trends, with primary responsibilities for quarterly North American vehicle forecasts and analysis of diverse manufacturers and vehicle markets. Mike is quoted frequently in the automotive trade press on topics ranging from North American vehicle production to interior/safety trends. He has also written columns on North American automotive issues for Vehicle News, Automotive Industries and the Western Michigan Business Journal. Mike also has experience working in the finance and product launch field for a major Tier I supplier. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and earned the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Analysts and the Institute of Management Accountants. |