SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear
Corporation [NYSE: LEA], a leading global supplier of automotive
seating and electrical systems, today announced that it was
recognized by Ford Motor Company as Supplier Diversity Development
Corporation of the Year for 2015.
Lear received the award from Ford at their 18th annual World
Excellence Awards ceremony held in Dearborn, Michigan. These awards were
presented to Ford suppliers who exceed company expectations and
distinguish themselves from their peers by achieving the highest
levels of global excellence in 11 categories.
The Supplier Diversity Development Corporation of the Year Award
honors the supplier that has excelled in integrating diversity into
their organization and business process. "Our World
Excellence Awards allow us to recognize suppliers who demonstrate a
strong commitment to quality, performance and teamwork," said
Hau Thai-Tang, Ford group vice
president, global purchasing. "These award-winning companies, like
Lear, have helped Ford deliver a breakthrough year, and we are
thankful they are part of our One
Ford team."
Matt Simoncini, Lear's president
and CEO accepted the award on behalf of Lear and the Company's
136,000 employees, and commented "Diversity is one of our Core
Values, and we are committed to integrating diversity into
everything we do. Diversity makes Lear a stronger and better
company."
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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