Robert H. Harvey

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.

Thorlabs Quantum Electronics, Inc. provides opto-electronic components and subsystems. The company is headquartered in Jessup, MD.

The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. It offers commercial engine, military engine, and auxiliary power units. The company was founded by Frederick Rentschler in 1925 and is headquartered in East Hartford, CT.

Portero, Inc. provides on-line auction services for the luxury goods. It provides unprecedented access to more than 500 of the brands and allows the consumer to buy and sell at exceptional values. The company's collection of certified pre-owned, vintage and collectible merchandise, includes handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories; features brands such as Chanel, Hermès and Rolex. Portero was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

Quest, Inc. provides services to the disabilities. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

QuEST Global Services Pte Ltd. engages in the provision of global engineering solutions. The firm offers embedded systems and electronics, engineering software, mechanical systems and structures and product lifecycle solutions. It serves the aerospace and defence, aero engines, industrial and hi-tech, medical devices, oil and gas, and transportation industries. The company was founded by Ajit Prabhu and Aravind Melligeri in 1997 and is headquartered in Singapore.