Frank Perna

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.

MSC Software Corp. develops simulation software technology that enables engineers to validate and optimize their designs using virtual prototypes. Its services include quick start projects, knowledge transfer, customer success program, staff augmentation, on-site support, simulation projects, customization and process automation, methods development, toolkit solutions, and simulation data and process management. The firm's customers include the aerospace, automotive, consumer products, defense, electronics and energy industries. The company was founded by Richard MacNeal and Robert Schwendler in 1963 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Magnetek, Inc. manufactures digital power and motion controls systems. Its applications are used in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, steel, aluminum, paper, logging, mining, ship loading, nuclear power plants, work boats, locomotive yards, and heavy movable structures. The company was founded by Andrew G. Galef in July 1984 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Whittaker Corp. wholesales and supplies electronic equipment. It is headquartered in Simi Valley, CA

Ping Identity Corp. engages in the provision of cloud-based identity security and management solutions. Its identity and access management platform gives enterprise customers and employees one-click access to any application from any device. The firm offers its services to the aerospace, automobile, banking, finance and communication sectors. The company was founded by Bryan Field-Elliot and Andre Durand in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

PeopleSupport, Inc. provides online customer care services. It offers customer management, transcription and captioning, and BPO services through its centers in the Philippines, Costa Rica, and the United States. The company was founded by David Nash and Lance Rosenzweig on July 2, 1998 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.