SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear
Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a leading global supplier of automotive
seating and electrical systems, today announced that it has named
Rashida Thomas chief diversity
officer and director of talent management.
Thomas joins Lear from Focus: Hope where she was the director of
workforce development and education for the last six years and was
involved in leading all fiscal, programmatic and operational
business for the Focus: Hope workforce. In addition, Rashida was an
integral part in Focus: Hope's mission of building a metropolitan
community to help overcome poverty and injustice in the
Detroit area.
Thomas has also worked in the automotive sector primarily at
Chrysler, initially as an electrical engineer then as a technical
planner before moving to the public policy side of the business.
She has an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from
Michigan State University, a master of
science degree in mechanical engineering from Oakland University, and an MBA from Wayne State University.
In her new role, Thomas will lead the Company's diversity
efforts, including continuing to develop Lear's presence in
southeast Michigan as an employer
of choice and help increase hiring and retention of diverse talent.
Internally she will work with Lear's Global Resources &
Opportunities for Women and other affinity groups, as well as
increase emphasis on campus recruiting to develop a best in class
workforce for the future.
"We are fortunate to have someone with Rashida's significant
experience join the Lear team," said Ray
Scott, Lear President and CEO. "She brings noteworthy
expertise and enthusiasm to our diversity efforts, which is of
critical importance to Lear."
About Lear
Lear Corporation was founded in Detroit in 1917 as American Metal
Products. Today, Lear is one of the world's leading suppliers
of automotive seating systems and electrical systems
(E-Systems). Lear serves every major automaker in the world,
and Lear content can be found on more than 400 vehicle
nameplates. Lear's world-class products are designed,
engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of approximately
165,000 employees located in 39 countries. Lear currently
ranks #151 on the Fortune 500. Lear's headquarters are in
Southfield, Michigan.
Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or follow
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