NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 30 /EMWNews/ -- Hayes Lemmerz

International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAYZ) today announced that Mark A. Brebberman,

47, has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr.

Brebberman succeeds James A. Yost, who left the Company in May.



    Mr. Brebberman originally joined Hayes Lemmerz in December 2001 as the

North American Wheel Group Business Unit Controller. Mr. Brebberman was

promoted to Corporate Controller, Operations and Corporate Controller in

April 2004 and July 2007, respectively.



    "We are fortunate to have a person of Mark's capability and experience

within Hayes. Mark has a deep knowledge of the corporation and its

operating companies," said Curtis Clawson, President, CEO and Chairman of

the Board. "I'm confident in the capabilities of Mark and our other finance

department leaders to make this a seamless transition."



    Prior to Hayes Lemmerz, Mr. Brebberman spent 14 years with Compagnie De

Saint-Gobain, a multi-national industrial materials manufacturer. He held a

number of financial management positions, including Division Controller for

the Foams, Films & Fabrics Division and Controller of the Fluid Systems

Division. Mr. Brebberman was Vice President of Finance and Information

Systems for the Norton Performance Plastics Division and Finance Director

and Business Controller for the Corhart Refractories segment. Mr.

Brebberman's professional experience also includes four years with the

public accounting firms of Deloitte Haskins & Sells, and Geo. S. Olive &

Company.



    Mr. Brebberman earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the

University of Notre Dame. Additionally, he received a Master of Business

Administration degree from Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah. Mr.

Brebberman is a Certified Public Accountant.



    Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is a world leading global supplier of

automotive and commercial highway wheels. The Company has 23 facilities and

over 7,000 employees worldwide.