General Motors Names HARMAN a 2021 Supplier of the Year

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General Motors has awarded HARMAN, a Samsung Electronics subsidiary, the Supplier of the Year honor for 2021 for the second consecutive year. The recognition was part of GM's 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held in Phoenix, Arizona. A total of 134 suppliers from 16 countries received this distinction, highlighting their commitment to quality and innovation in the automotive industry. HARMAN's president emphasized the company's resilience amid industry challenges, indicating a strong collaborative effort with GM to enhance consumer experiences.

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• HARMAN recognized as Supplier of the Year by GM for the second consecutive year.
• 134 suppliers from 16 countries received acknowledgments, showcasing strong supplier relationships.
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STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For the second consecutive year, General Motors has recognized HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, as a 2021 Supplier of the Year. GM celebrated honorees at its 30^th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona, earlier this week.

GM’s Supplier of the Year award recognizes global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn providing GM customers with innovative technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This year, GM recognized 134 suppliers from 16 countries with the Supplier of the Year distinction.

“It is an honor to once again be recognized by GM as a Supplier of the Year,” said Christian Sobottka, President, HARMAN Automotive. “This recognition reflects the effort and commitment of our Automotive team who, even in the face of the sustained headwinds confronting our industry, have achieved this impressive level of excellence. Our collaboration with GM continues to deliver on our mission of ‘Consumer Experiences. Automotive Grade,’ and we are proud to be innovating together—now and into the future.”

“This year’s Supplier of the Year event was special not only because it’s the 30th anniversary of the program, but because it provided us with the opportunity to recognize our suppliers for persevering through one of the most challenging years the industry has ever faced,” said Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “These top suppliers showed resilience and reinforced their commitment to pursuing sustainability and innovation. Through our strong relationships and collaboration, GM and our suppliers are poised to build a brighter future for generations to come.”

A global cross functional team selected the 2021 Supplier of the Year winners based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales and Logistics.

About HARMAN

HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®,

Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

About General Motors

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.

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Dawn Geary

Director, Global Communications – Automotive

Dawn.geary@harman.com

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FAQ

What did General Motors announce regarding HARMAN on March 21, 2022?

General Motors recognized HARMAN as a Supplier of the Year for 2021, marking the second consecutive year for this honor.

How many suppliers were recognized by GM during the Supplier of the Year awards event?

A total of 134 suppliers from 16 countries were recognized at GM's Supplier of the Year awards.

What criteria were used to select the 2021 Supplier of the Year winners by GM?

The winners were selected based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics.

Why is the Supplier of the Year award significant for GM?

The award recognizes suppliers that exceed GM's requirements, contributing to innovative technologies and high-quality automotive products.

Where was GM's 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held?

The ceremony took place in Phoenix, Arizona.