Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> January 24, 2011

General Automotive Company – Shawn Powell Joseph

Shawn Powell Joseph is an accomplished Accounting and Information Systems Chief with diverse industry experience and a proven track record in financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting at the corporate and subsidiary levels, as well as internal and external auditing. Experienced in internal controls, inventory control, treasury support, international accounting and international financial reporting standards, Ms. Powell Joseph brings a strong background in divestitures, acquisitions and integration issues to the company. Throughout her career Ms. Powell Joseph has served in various accounting, financial management and strategic planning capacities, including that of an Auditor with Touche, Ross & Co., an Accounting and Information Systems Consultant with Resources Global Professionals and the Corporate Controller of General Automotive Company. She earned a B.S. degree in accounting from Southern University. In addition to holding a MBA with a concentration in global management, Ms. Powell Joseph is a management doctoral scholar with an emphasis in information systems and technology. Profile
TWST: Please give us a history and an overview of General Automotive.

Ms. Powell Joseph: General Automotive (GNAU) became a public company in February 2008. With corporate headquarters located in