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Lear Appoints Former President GM China Julian Blissett to Board of Directors

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Lear (NYSE: LEA) has appointed Julian Blissett, former Executive Vice President and President of GM China, to its Board of Directors. Blissett brings extensive global experience, including two decades of work in China, following a 28-year career at General Motors where he led significant growth in Chinese operations.

During his tenure at GM, Blissett progressed from an engineering role through various positions in operations, new business development, and executive leadership, with international assignments in the United Kingdom, Japan, and Poland. The appointment aims to contribute to Lear's continued growth and success in the automotive technology sector, where the company specializes in Seating and E-Systems.

Lear (NYSE: LEA) ha nominato Julian Blissett, ex Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Presidente di GM Cina, nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Blissett porta con sé un'ampia esperienza globale, inclusi due decenni di lavoro in Cina, dopo una carriera di 28 anni in General Motors, dove ha guidato una significativa crescita nelle operazioni cinesi.

Durante il suo mandato in GM, Blissett è avanzato da un ruolo ingegneristico attraverso varie posizioni nelle operazioni, nello sviluppo di nuovi affari e nella leadership esecutiva, con incarichi internazionali nel Regno Unito, in Giappone e in Polonia. La nomina mira a contribuire alla continua crescita e al successo di Lear nel settore della tecnologia automobilistica, dove l'azienda si specializza in Sistemi di Seduta ed E-Systems.

Lear (NYSE: LEA) ha nombrado a Julian Blissett, ex Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Presidente de GM China, en su Junta Directiva. Blissett aporta una amplia experiencia global, incluyendo dos décadas de trabajo en China, tras una carrera de 28 años en General Motors, donde lideró un crecimiento significativo en las operaciones chinas.

Durante su tiempo en GM, Blissett avanzó desde un rol de ingeniería a través de varias posiciones en operaciones, desarrollo de nuevos negocios y liderazgo ejecutivo, con asignaciones internacionales en el Reino Unido, Japón y Polonia. La nominación tiene como objetivo contribuir al crecimiento continuo y al éxito de Lear en el sector de la tecnología automotriz, donde la empresa se especializa en Sistemas de Asientos y E-Systems.

Lear (NYSE: LEA)는 Julian Blissett를 이사회의 임원으로 임명했습니다. Blissett는 GM 중국의 전 부사장 및 회장으로서, 중국에서의 20년 간의 광범위한 글로벌 경험을 가지고 있으며, 28년간의 제너럴 모터스에서의 경력 동안 중국 운영의 중요한 성장을 이끌었습니다.

GM에서의 재직 기간 동안, Blissett는 엔지니어링 역할에서 시작하여 운영, 신규 사업 개발 및 경영 리더십의 다양한 직책으로 발전하였으며, 영국, 일본 및 폴란드에서의 국제적 임무를 수행하였습니다. 이번 임명은 Lear의 자동차 기술 분야에서의 지속적인 성장과 성공에 기여하기 위한 것으로, 회사는 좌석 및 E-시스템에 전문화되어 있습니다.

Lear (NYSE: LEA) a nommé Julian Blissett, ancien Vice-Président Exécutif et Président de GM Chine, au Conseil d'Administration. Blissett apporte une vaste expérience globale, y compris deux décennies de travail en Chine, après une carrière de 28 ans chez General Motors où il a dirigé une croissance significative des opérations en Chine.

Au cours de son mandat chez GM, Blissett est passé d'un rôle d'ingénierie à diverses positions dans les opérations, le développement de nouveaux business et le leadership exécutif, avec des missions internationales au Royaume-Uni, au Japon et en Pologne. Cette nomination vise à contribuer à la croissance continue et au succès de Lear dans le secteur de la technologie automobile, où l'entreprise se spécialise dans les systèmes de sièges et les E-Systems.

Lear (NYSE: LEA) hat Julian Blissett, ehemaligen Executive Vice President und Präsidenten von GM China, in seinen Vorstand berufen. Blissett bringt umfangreiche globale Erfahrung mit, darunter zwei Jahrzehnte Arbeit in China, nach einer 28-jährigen Karriere bei General Motors, wo er ein bedeutendes Wachstum in den chinesischen Betrieben leitete.

Während seiner Zeit bei GM durchlief Blissett verschiedene Positionen in den Bereichen Engineering, Betrieb, Geschäftsentwicklung und Unternehmensführung, mit internationalen Einsätzen im Vereinigten Königreich, Japan und Polen. Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, zum kontinuierlichen Wachstum und Erfolg von Lear im Bereich der Automobiltechnologie beizutragen, wo das Unternehmen auf Sitzsysteme und E-Systems spezialisiert ist.

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 18, 2025  /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced that Julian Blissett, former Executive Vice President and President General Motors (GM) China, has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.

"Julian's extensive global experience, including two decades working in China, allows him to bring valuable strategic and operational insights to Lear," said Greg Smith, Lear's Non-Executive Chair of its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to welcome Julian to the Lear team, where he will contribute to Lear's continued growth and success."

Mr. Blissett recently retired from GM following a distinguished 28-year career with the automaker. Most recently, he led GM's operations in China through a period of significant growth. He began his career with GM as an engineer and advanced through various roles in operations, new business development and executive leadership. His international experiences also include assignments in the United Kingdom, Japan, and Poland.

"Lear's reputation for operational excellence and its forward-looking strategy set it apart in the automotive industry," said Mr. Blissett. "I am confident in Lear's future and look forward to serving on the Board to help drive shareholder value."

About Lear Corporation 

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 174 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com.

 

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SOURCE Lear Corporation

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Who is Julian Blissett and what role did he take at Lear (LEA)?

Julian Blissett, former Executive Vice President and President of GM China, has been appointed to Lear 's Board of Directors in February 2025.

What experience does Julian Blissett bring to Lear's (LEA) board?

Blissett brings 28 years of GM experience, including two decades in China, with expertise in operations, new business development, and executive leadership, plus international experience in the UK, Japan, and Poland.

How long did Julian Blissett work at GM before joining Lear's (LEA) board?

Julian Blissett worked at GM for 28 years before retiring and joining Lear's board.

What markets did Julian Blissett work in before joining Lear (LEA)?

Before joining Lear's board, Blissett worked in China, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Poland during his career at GM.

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