About
Ms. Wendy Beale Needham served as the Managing Director for Global Automotive Research of Credit Suisse First Boston from August 2000 to June 2003. Ms. Needham provided investment research on the automotive industry, including extensive research on economic factors driving industry demand trends and impact on stock price performance. She was the Principal of Automotive Research of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette from 1994 to 2000, where she participated extensively in merger and equity issuance activities during a period of rapid auto industry consolidation. She served as an Equity Analyst of Crédit Suisse First Boston, Inc., Research Division. Ms. Needham has over 20 years’ experience in the Automotive Industry in various research positions. She has strong financial background and extensive knowledge of the automotive industry are great assets. From 1981 to 1994, she served as a Research Analyst at Citigroup Inc., Research Division and Smith Barney, where she built a strong franchise in global automotive coverage, including U.S., Japanese and European automakers. Ms. Needham served as the Managing Director of Automotive Research since 1989. She has been an Independent Director of Genuine Parts Company since November 17, 2003. She served as a Director of Metaldyne Corp., since February 27, 2004. She served as a director of Asahi Tec. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from Temple University’s School of Communications and a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business.
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine Parts Company | Board | Member | 17/11/2003 | |
| Genuine Parts Company | Audit | Chairperson | 17/11/2003 |