Two Michigan Manufacturers Name New Directors of Investor Relations

Lear Corp. has appointed Anne Bork director of investor relations. In her new role, Bork will be responsible for supporting the company's global investor-relations activities. She will report to Mel Stephens, Lear's vice president of investor relations and corporate communications. TRW Automotive has also named a new director of investor relations. Patrick Stobb has joined TRW from Visteon where he held the position of manager of investor and shareholder relations since June 2002. Prior to that, he held a number of finance positions with both Visteon and Ford.

SOUTHFIELD and LIVONIA, MI — Lear Corp. has appointed Anne Bork director of investor relations. In her new role, Bork will be responsible for supporting the company’s global investor-relations activities. She will report to Mel Stephens, Lear’s vice president of investor relations and corporate communications.

Prior to joining Lear, Bork had a 10-year career with Ford Motor Co. in various engineering, corporate finance, business strategy and investor-relations roles. She most recently was manager of investor relations for Ford.

TRW Automotive has also named a new director of investor relations. Patrick Stobb has joined TRW from Visteon where he held the position of manager of investor and shareholder relations since June 2002. Prior to that, he held a number of finance positions with both Visteon and Ford.

In his new position with TRW, Stobb will report to Joseph Cantie, vice president and CFO. He will be responsible for TRW Automotive’s global investor relations function. In this role, he will serve as the primary contact with the financial community and manage the company’s shareholder services.

For more information on TRW, go to: www.trwauto.com.

To learn more about Lear, visit: www.lear.com.

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