Cooper-Standard Holdings has announced the election of Matthew Simoncini to the company’s board of directors, effective Aug. 1.
“Matt is a tremendous addition to our board of directors,” said Jeffrey Edwards, chairman and CEO, Cooper Standard. “His recent experience running a top tier global automotive supplier, along with his extensive financial background and cultural fit, will contribute to our success. We welcome Matt to the board and look forward to incorporating his perspective into our strategy going forward.”
Simoncini most recently served as president, CEO and a director of Lear Corp. He is presently serving as an adviser to Lear until the end of 2018. During his 21-year career at Lear, Simoncini served in numerous roles of increasing responsibility, including senior vice president and chief financial officer, senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer and vice president of global finance.
Simoncini’s career at Lear also included the roles of vice president of finance for Europe, as well as vice president of finance for the company’s Electrical & Electronics and DaimlerChrysler divisions. Simoncini joined Lear, with the acquisition of United Technologies Automotive, as director of finance for the Motors division.
He currently serves on the board of directors for the Bing Youth Institute, the Detroit Children’s Fund, the Michigan Opera Theatre, the Parade Co., the Wayne State University Foundation and several other non-profit and community organizations. He earned a bachelor’s degree and received an Honorary Doctor of Law degree from Wayne State University in Detroit.
