SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation
(NYSE: LEA), a leading global supplier of automotive seating and
electrical systems, was recognized as a top-performing global
supplier for Ford Motor Company at the 20th annual Ford World
Excellence Awards. Only 88 companies were selected as finalists
from thousands of Ford suppliers globally.
Lear was presented with a 2017 World Excellence Award for
Supplier Diversity Development Corporation of the Year by Ford
Motor Company's Joe Hinrichs,
executive vice president and president, global operations, and
Hau Thai-Tang, executive vice
president, product development and purchasing.
"Receiving this award for supplier diversity development is
particularly gratifying based on the importance we place on it,"
said Ray Scott, Lear's president and
chief executive officer. "Diversity continues to be of
critical importance and I thank everyone at Lear who works with
Ford and our suppliers."
"Lear's commitment to exceed expectations extends to supplier
diversity development," said Rashida
Thomas, Lear's chief diversity officer and director of
talent management. "Our team is proud to receive this honor
for the second time after receiving it for 2015."
"Our World Excellence awards recognize the outstanding
achievements of Ford Motor Company's top-performing suppliers
around the world," said Thai-Tang. "Suppliers like Lear are key to
Ford's continued success as we work towards our goal of
becoming the world's most
trusted mobility company."
Honorees were recognized for achieving the highest levels of
global excellence in a variety of categories, including:
- Primary Brand Pillars – quality, green, safe and smart
- Aligned Business Framework principles focused on quality,
delivery, value and innovation
- Lincoln Luxury
- Supplier Diversity Development
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
us on Twitter @LearCorporation.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs,
manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars,
trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial
services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing
leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and
mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 202,000 people
worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and
Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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