WAS leaders at the Geneva Auto Show work to solidify Washingtons position on industry circuit with OEM
A delegation of WAS organizers recently returned from a whirlwind visit to the Geneva International Motor Show, where they connected with key OEM and allied industry executives to survey developments on the global auto show circuit and promote the values and successes of The Washington Auto Show. The delegation, led by WAS chairman Robert Fogarty of Sport Automotive, also included WAS vice chairman Kevin Reilly of Alexandria Hyundai, and WANADA past chairman and WAS organizer George Doetsch of Apple Ford. Additionally, WAS producer and WANADA CEO Gerard Murphy was on hand, as was WAS promotions director Barbara Pomerance and WAS manager Bob Yoffe.
At the Geneva show, widely regarded as the design show on the international circuit, WAS reps met with top level people from Ford, Honda, Chrysler, General Motors, Kia, Subaru, Jaguar/ Land Rover, and Fisker. WAS also met with tire companies Bridgestone, Pirelli and Yokohama and EV battery maker and innovator Johnson Controls. In these meetings, the delegation was able to share the WAS recent successes, including the historic visit this year of President Obama in the context of Washingtons plans to further expand its Public Policy Show position and its impact in the all-important Washington regional car market.
Prior to its meeting with OEMs and suppliers, the WAS delegation hosted a reception and dinner for friends and partners of The WAS, including NADA Chairman Bill Underriner, Gloria Bergquist of the Alliance and Warren Brown, automotive writer and industry observer for The Washington Post.
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