SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation
(NYSE: LEA), a leading global supplier of automotive seating and
electrical systems, today released the following statement from
Matt Simoncini, President and
CEO:
"I fully support the Detroit Public School Reform Package that
was passed by the Michigan State Senate and is supported by the
Michigan Governor and the Mayor of
Detroit as well as the Business
Leaders of Michigan. This Senate Bill is consistent with the
recommendations of the Coalition for the Future of Detroit
Schoolchildren. This coalition consisted of a broad
cross-section of business and community leaders. I believe it
is important that we support this bi-partisan effort. A
strong and sustainable school system in Detroit is key for future business and
economic development in this state," said Matt Simoncini, Lear's president and chief
executive officer.
Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) is one of the world's leading
suppliers of automotive seating and electrical distribution
systems. Lear serves every major automaker in the world, and Lear
content can be found on more than 350 vehicle nameplates.
Lear's world-class products are designed, engineered and
manufactured by a diverse team of approximately 136,000 employees
located in 36 countries. Lear currently ranks #174 on the
Fortune 500. Lear's headquarters are in Southfield, Michigan. Further
information about Lear is available at http://www.lear.com or
follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.
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