LONDON, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- For almost a decade one of the global giants of the auto industry and Frost & Sullivan have been working side by side, providing strategic and tactical support. Today Frost & Sullivan and this major automotive manufacturer share a symbiotic relationship built on years of trust and mutual respect, which has helped to create new opportunities and led to extraordinary growth.

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This is only one of the many success stories that has resulted from a partnership between Frost & Sullivan and a company seeking to grow and expand its market share.

To hear more success stories and how a partnership with Frost & Sullivan can make a decisive difference, Frost & Sullivan is hosting the Growth, Innovation and Leadership Congress on Corporate Growth - GIL Global -- for the first time in Europe. For two days, London will become the agora for CEOs, their teams and industry luminaries of a global community that explores tools and strategies to build a solid growth process. 'GIL 2009: Europe' will be held on the 19th and 20th of May at the Sofitel St. James in Central London.

The story of the relationship between Frost & Sullivan and this automotive company is one of many. "This longstanding and solid partnership stemmed from one of our studies that captured the company's interest. We have been working with them for last 8 years conducting several engagements each year, providing them with tactical support in product planning, new technologies assessment, understanding their customers and benchmarking their competitors," explains Frost & Sullivan Automotive & Transportation Partner Sarwant Singh. "It is a symbiotic relationship and we learn and feed of each other. Our support has enabled this client to develop leading edge products and improve their market position in Europe. The client views us as a valuable resource for providing objective analysis, strategic direction and support in implementation."

Frost & Sullivan helped this company grow to become a major player in the automotive market. This longstanding relationship continues today and is stronger than ever. Currently the two companies are working closely together on the development and launch of electric cars.

"This company is a very good example that shows how important it is to work side by side on a daily basis looking for new creative ways of doing business and searching for new opportunities. This is especially important during this time of global economic crisis," says John Raspin, Partner with Frost & Sullivan Europe. "The focus on growth is more relevant than ever, and it is now that the winners of the future will emerge."

'GIL 2009: Europe' will provide a forum for delegates to brainstorm, network and structure strategic partnerships to achieve their growth goals, while keeping a keen eye on the economy. It will deliver thought leadership, real world case studies, best practices, and key strategies that companies can employ. Participants will examine the dynamics of growth and gain access to critical expertise that will help differentiate their companies from the competition and engage in interactive think tanks that will teach organizations how to identify, analyse, and prioritise opportunities in their respective industries. There will be interactive sessions examining global market opportunities and insights in various industries.

To register, obtain a programme agenda, explore sponsorship opportunities, or attend as a member of the media for 'GIL 2009: Europe', please contact Chiara Carella, Head of Corporate Communications for Frost & Sullivan in Europe, at Email Contact. One-on-One interviews with Frost & Sullivan senior growth consultants are also being scheduled. For more information you can also visit www.frost.com/giluk

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