GM SUPPLIER DIVERSITYIMPACT NEWSLETTER

In This Issue· 7th Supplier Connections

Matchmaker

· Tier II Updates

· Training Opportunities

· New Supplier Diversity Staff

· Good News

· Supplier Diversity Calendar

Driving Diversity since 1968 FALL 2016

7TH ANNUAL SUPPLIER CONNECTIONSDIVERSITY MATCHMAKER 2016

This year our event took place atthe Wyndham Garden SterlingHeights on August 10, 2016, with100 exhibitors and 1100 attendees.

In 2015, the matchmaker generatedover $20 million in new spend withnew connections. We’re expectingan increase for 2016.

Several training sessions werehosted and facilitated by DoerenMayhew for the GM suppliers onthe following topics;

o Real Estate Strategieso Intellectual Property Strategieso Human Capital Strategieso M & A Market Updates

Thank you to our Suppliers andguest for supporting the event.

We look forward to our 2017 training and development program withDoeren Mayhew. Contact Matthew Gurwin for training opportunities.Email: gurwin@doeren.com

Le to Right:Leon Richardson, President/CEO, ChemicoMaysSteven Kiefer, Vice President, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain, GMDavid Drouillard, Execu ve Director, Machinery & Equipment, Indirectand Supplier Diversity, GPSC, GM

Connec on KickoffSupplier Business Mee ng

Supplier Business Meeting Panel

Michigan MinorityProcurement Council(MMPC) 2016The GM team welcomedsuppliers to their booth at theMichigan Minority ProcurementConference held at COBO inDetroit.

During the Supplier IMPACTmeeting, 51 awards weredistributed to GM’s Tier 1suppliers who have excelledin Tier 2 diversity spendperformance.

C ONGRATU LA TIONS!Supplier IMPACT Awardees

Diamond Awardees;Allegis Global Solutions,Lear, and Martinrea.

Platinum Awardees;Arcelormittal, BASF, BentelerAutomotive, Comau, ConformGroup, Granger Construction,and Takata.

Gold Awardees; ABC Group,America Axle, Caravan Facilities,Continental, Delphi, GallagherKaiser, Johnson Controls,Magna International, MichelinNorth America, MNP Corp.Skilled Manufacturing,Tenneco, and US Farathane.

Silver Awardees; Aramark,Aristeo Construction, AT & T,Autoliv, Barton Malow, BehrAmerica, Bosch, CooperStandard, Dana Holding,Denso, Eaton, Faurecia NorthAmerica, Federal Mogul,Flex-N-Gate, Goodyear Tier &Rubber, Henniges Automotive,Ideal Contracting, InternationalAutomotive Components,J2 Management, Jack Morton,Kautex, PPG Industries,Renco Group, Union Pacific,Valeo, Van-Rob, and Yazaki

GM BUYER’S CORNERSahib Singh, Inbound Logistics Senior buyer wassuccessful in awarding over $10M in a strategic bid event,building on the strong partnerships being nurtured withcapable logistics providers. 6 diverse suppliers wereapproved!

G re a t Jo b S ah ib !

GM SUPPLIER DIVERSITY NEWSLETTERPAGE 3

GM WELCOME’S NEW SUPPLIER DIVERSITY TEAM MEMBERSPAGE 2

Mrs. Amanda Krogol joins the Supplier Diversity Team asa Program Manager in February 2016. Amanda brings agreat balance of internal and external experiences over the

course of her 15 year career. Prior tojoining GM in April 2013, Amanda servedin various sales, strategic purchasing,and supplier diversity roles with AutoClub Group, Volkswagen of America,NTS, and Mahar Tool Supply.

Amanda is a proud Spartan that earnedher B.A. in Psychology from Michigan

State University in May 2001.

She currently is the lead for the Logistics/ Customer Care &Aftersales, Powertrain and Electrical commodity areas for theSupplier Diversity Team.

Mrs. LaShawn Henderson joined the Supplier DiversityTeam as a Program Manager in April 2016. LaShawn bringsa great balance of internal and external experiences over the

course of her 20 year career. Prior tojoining GM in October 2013, LaShawnserved in strategic purchasing andsupplier diversity roles with DetroitPublic Schools, Pittsburg GlassWorks, Lear, and EDS.

LaShawn earned her BBA from Dav-enport University and an MBA fromthe University of Phoenix. She is also

certified as a Six Sigma Greenbelt. Prior to joining the Suppli-er Diversity Team, she was the Sr. Buyer for Global VehicleSoftware.

In her current role, she is the GM Project ONE Chair, andleads the Body, Chassis, Interior and Thermal commodityareas for the Supplier Diversity Team.

GM TIER 2 UPDATE

TIER 2 reporting opens October 1, 2016 through October 14, 2016.Please forward current contact information/diversity champion personnelchanges to Donna Gilmer: Donna.Gilmer@gm.com

The TIER 2 reporting link is here;

https://gmsupplypower.covisint.com/web/portal/home.

The Development Plan is a tool to assist Tier 1 Suppliers in reaching theirSupply Chain inclusion goal. If you fall below 3%, please submit your plan quarterly.{Red 1-3%, Yellow 4-7%, Green 8%+}

GM 2016 SUPPLIER DIVERSITY CALENDAR

Oct, 6th, MMSDC, ACE Awards, Renaissance, Detroit. MI.Oct. 13th, DHDC, Dream Maker Gala, Motor City Sound Board, Detroit, MI.Oct. 22nd, NMSDC, Conference & Business Opportunity Fair, Chicago, IL.Nov. 9th, APACC, Women’s Leadership Conference, APACC, Greektown Casino, Detroit, MI.Nov. 9-10th, VET Biz Central, 10th Annual Veterans Business Conference, Holiday Inn, Flint, MI.Nov. 18th, MBCC, 5th Sankofa Black Business Awards Gala, Motor City Casino, Detroit, MI.Dec. 2nd, MHCC, 26th Fiesta Hispana Gala, MGM Hotel, Detroit, MI.

REPORTING DATES

OCTOBER 14, 2016JANUARY 16, 2017

APRIL 17, 2017JULY 17, 2017

OCTOBER 16, 2017JANUARY 22, 2018

GM SUPPLIER DIVERSITY NEWSLETTERPAGE 4

GENERALMOTORSNAMED 2016CORPORATIONOF THE YEARFROM APACC

Left to Right;

Reginald Humphrey,Pollyette Lenear,Shilpan Amin,Donna Gilmer,LaShawn Henderson,Terry Ward,Tuan Lee, andJulia Cope

In concert with the Women's Business Enterprise National Council(WBENC), General Motors is proud to be included on the 16thannual list of America's Top Corporations for Women's BusinessEnterprises (WBEs), the only national award honoring corporationsfor world-class supplier diversity programs that reduce barriersand drive growth for women-owned businesses.

The Top Corporations were honored at the WBENC Summit &Salute to Women’s Business Enterprises in Baltimore, MD.The event showcased senior executives discussing the trends,challenges, and opportunities across multiple industries whichimpact the Members.

GENERAL MOTORSNAMED 2016 TOP CORPORATION FROM WBENC

Left to Right; Theresa Harrison (EY), David Drouillard (GM) and Pamela Prince-Eason (WBENC)

Plea se v is i t us on the web at www.gmsupplierdiversity.comQuestions about the SD Newsletter, please contact: Donna.Gilmer@gm.com