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MSX International Company Announcement

WARREN, Mich., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- MSX International, Inc. (MSXI) today announced the appointment of Frederick K. Minturn as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He replaces interim CEO Richard Puricelli who will remain a director of the Company and provide counsel to Mr. Minturn during the transition period.

"I'm very pleased that the Board of Directors has chosen Fred as the new CEO of MSXI," said Puricelli. "I have worked with Fred for many years in day-to-day operational situations, as well as establishing the critical strategies for the growth of MSXI. Fred has the right mix of customer focus, care for the best interests of our staff, and diligence for our investors."

Mr. Minturn, who was appointed Chief Operating Officer in April 2009, has worked at the Company for 25 years, including serving as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the last 12 years.

"This is a great time to be a part of MSXI and I am proud to be named CEO," said Minturn. "The challenges facing the global automotive industry today present tremendous opportunities for MSXI to grow our proven solutions with our existing customers as well as expanding into new customers. Our Retail Network Solutions and Human Capital Solutions are certain to increase revenues, enhance customer loyalty and improve the bottom line performance for all levels of the automotive chain from the dealerships to the car companies and their suppliers. Best of all, our solutions are self funding because we create value for our customers with everything we do."

Replacing Minturn as CFO is R. Michael Muraske. Muraske has 32 years of service with MSXI and its predecessor companies. He most recently served as Vice President-Finance Director of MSXI Americas, prior to which he served in various senior management positions in finance and accounting.

"Mike has been a major contributor to the success of MSXI over the years," said Minturn. "I am excited to have him serve as CFO and broaden his influence throughout the company."

About MSXI

MSX International (MSXI) is the leading global provider of outsourced business solutions to the automotive industry, integrating automotive best practices, technology, and information. The company's products and services are focused on dealer development and process improvement, warranty management, technical support and information management services. MSXI also provides staffing, vendor management, and procurement solutions. The company is headquartered in Warren, Mich., and has 3,800 automotive experts based in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

SOURCE MSX International, Inc.