Federal-Mogul Names Brett Pynnonen Senior Vice President and General Counsel

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (Nasdaq: FDML) today announced the appointment of Brett D. Pynnonen to the position of senior vice president and general counsel.  Pynnonen will serve as a corporate officer and member of the Federal-Mogul Strategy Board and will report directly to Jose Maria Alapont*, president and CEO.

"Brett has strong business knowledge and senior-level, international legal experience," Alapont said.  "He will contribute to Federal-Mogul's relentless drive for leading technology and innovation, world-class customer satisfaction and sustainable global profitable growth."

Pynnonen had been associate general counsel and assistant secretary of Federal-Mogul since joining the company in 2007.  Prior to joining Federal-Mogul, he was general counsel and secretary for Covansys Corporation, and previously, he was an attorney at the law firm of Butzel Long in Detroit.

Pynnonen, 41, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University and a Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain and safety technologies, serving the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The company's leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its sustainable global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, shareholders and employees.  Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899.  The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs nearly 41,000 people in 33 countries. Visit the company's Web site at www.federalmogul.com.

* Please note accent over 'e' in Jose Maria Alapont

SOURCE Federal-Mogul Corporation

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