SOUTHFIELD ? Kelly Henderson, formerly of auto supply chain supplier AutoWeb Communications in Rochester Hills, has joined Computer Associates as its Ford Motor Company Global Account Director.

Henderson is responsible for all of CA’s interactions with the automotive giant, including client satisfaction in regard to current CA solutions at Ford and Ford Motor Credit. She will also propose attempt to match CA products and services to Ford?s future IT needs.

Henderson joins CA from AutoWeb Communications, a global supplier of collaboration and exchange services connecting engineering supply chains through a secure, reliable, and traceable communication medium. Henderson served for 7 years as AutoWeb’s Chief Operating Officer, and as Vice President, of Sales and Marketing.

Prior to AutoWeb, Henderson spent a decade at AllNet Communications with significant managerial roles in both the Carrier Services and Sales Operations organizations.

“With Kelly’s addition to the CA Michigan team, at this critical juncture in our continuing expansion in Michigan, we demonstrate our ongoing dedication to Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Credit, two extremely important clients for CA,” said Mark Shantz, Manager for CA’s Michigan operation. “Kelly brings an entrepreneurial spirit and creative approach, as well as unique experience serving the critical requirements that Ford has. We hope to assist Ford and Ford Motor Credit to become even more competitive now and in the future, with the right mix of technology solutions to meet their business needs.”

Henderson, a lifelong Michigan resident, has been an active member of both the Automotive Industry Action Group and Society for Engineering Standards for more than 8 years.

CA, with a growing regional presence in Michigan, uses its Enterprise Infrastructure Management strategy to help automotive OEM’s and suppliers reduce costs, protect assets, and get the most value out of their IT investments.

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