2004 Annual Leadership Conference Speakers

Mr. Billy Campbell
President, Discovery Networks, U.S.

Named President of Discovery Networks, U.S. in May 2002, Billy Campbell is responsible for all aspects of the domestic television division including programming, affiliate sales & marketing, advertising sales, online content, consumer marketing, research, business development and communications.

Since joining Discovery Networks, U.S., Campbell has guided the teams responsible for the launch of several new series and specials across Discovery’s 14 U.S. networks. He oversaw the Discovery Channel’s recent large-scale branding campaign, and the debut of several breakout hit series such as AMERICAN CHOPPER and MONSTER GARAGE, ratings-grabbing specials such as NEFERTITI RESURRECTED, which earned a 4.0 household rating and drew close to 10 million people in its premiere, the BBC co-production WALKING WITH CAVEMEN, which delivered an average of 4.8 million viewers and garnered a 3.7 household rating; and the kick-off to SHARK WEEK 2003 -- ANATOMY OF A SHARK BITE -- which earned the network its highest rated SHARK WEEK premiere in terms of households since 1989. Campbell has also overseen the continued upward climb of TLC’s national obsession TRADING SPACES and companion series WHILE YOU WERE OUT, as well as the launch of additional highly rated new series like WHAT NOT TO WEAR.

Among other successes realized during his first year with Discovery Networks, the premiere of THE FUTURE IS WILD on Animal Planet earned the network its highest ratings ever, and the Travel Channel hit it big with the hugely successful series WORLD POKER TOUR, which has garnered some of the highest ratings in network history. In addition, Campbell has overseen the unprecedented live 10-hour programming event BIRTH DAY LIVE on Discovery Health Channel.

Mr. Bob Lutz
Chairman of GM North America

Robert A. Lutz was named General Motors vice chairman of product development on September 1, 2001, and on November 13, 2001, he was named chairman of GM North America. In addition, he was appointed president of GM Europe on an interim basis, effective March 1, 2004, through June 1, 2004.

Prior to rejoining GM as vice chairman, Lutz was chairman and chief executive officer of Exide Technologies. He served as chairman until his resignation on May 17, 2002. He continues to serve as a member of Exide’s board of directors.

Lutz joined Exide after a distinguished career with the former Chrysler Corporation from 1986 to 1998, where he reached the position of vice chairman. Lutz also served as president and COO, responsible for Chrysler’s car and truck operations worldwide.

Lutz led all of Chrysler’s automotive activities, including sales, marketing, product development, manufacturing, and procurement and supply. He began his service with Chrysler in 1986 as executive vice president and was shortly thereafter elected to the Chrysler Corporation board. His 12 years with the company are chronicled in his 1998 book, Guts: The Seven Laws of Business That Made Chrysler the World’s Hottest Car Company. Guts was revised and updated in 2003 and retitled, Guts: 8 Laws of Business from One of the Most Innovative Business Leaders of our Time.