Philip G. Spender

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. engages in the provision of financial services centered on banking. It operates through the following business segments: Wholesale, Retail, International, Market Sales, and Headquarters Management. The Wholesale segment covers business for customers of large and medium-sized companies in Japan. The Retail segment handles business for domestic individuals and SME customers. The International segment comprises of business for overseas Japanese and non-Japanese companies. The Market Sales segment corresponds to financial market business. The Headquarters Management segment includes all other businesses not covered by other segments. The company was founded in April 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Japan Research Institute Ltd. is a 'knowledge engineering' company, a company that offers information services, through the coordinated application of its three functions, that is, information systems, consulting, and think-tank. As a systems integrator, the company offers services in information technology (IT) strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing for a broad range of industries and activities. The company is also active in research of both domestic and foreign economic issues and formation of policy recommendation, as well as consulting in fields, such as corporate strategies and public administrative reform. In addition, the firm provides analyses and surveys for incubation activities in the creation of new markets and industries. Through these operations The Japan Research Institute offers a vision to its customers towards changes in the economic and social environment as well as developments in the IT area.

Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. manufactures, assembles and distributes automobiles. It offers vehicles such as passenger, commercial, sport utility, multi-purpose, and minivans. The firm also provides automobile components. The company was founded by TongYue Yin and JianHui Lu on January 8, 1997 and is headquartered in Wuhu, China.

Ford Motor (China) Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells automobiles. The company's automobile brands include Land Rover, Mazda, Jaguar, and Volvo. The company operates dealerships throughout China and also offers Hertz Car Rental and Ford QualityCare services. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Part of Ford Motor Co., Ford of Europe, Inc. sells cars. The company is based in Dearborn, MI.

China Chang’an Automobile Group Co., Ltd. engages in the coordination of the sale of complete vehicles and auto parts as well as the provision of logistics and other related services. The company was founded on December 26, 2005 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Qoros Automotive Co., Ltd. engages in the design and production of vehicles. Its products include sedan, hatch, sport utility, and grand touring vehicles. The company was founded on December 23, 2007, and is headquartered in Changshu, China.

Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of automobiles and automobile parts. It offers Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in China. Its business activities also include research and development of automobiles, automotive engines, and automotive-related technologies. The company was founded on November 16, 2012 and is headquartered in Suzhou, China.

Changan Mazda Engine Co., Ltd. engages in the production and sale of automobile engines and parts. Its business activities include import and export of automobile engine parts, and after-sales services. The company was founded on September 26, 2005 and is headquartered in Nanjing, China.