Mr. Holden served 27 years in the automotive industry, including 19 years with DaimlerChrysler and its predecessor, Chrysler Corporation. He was most recently President and Chief Executive Officer until 2000 of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, a US subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler AG. Since March 2007, he has served as non-executive Chairman of Meridian Automotive Systems. Mr. Holden is also a director of SMobile Systems, Speedway Motorsports, Inc. and SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc.
