NOVI, Mich. – Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., has appointed Roger Hendriksen as director of  investor relations, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Hendriksen will be responsible for further developing Cooper Standard’s investor relations function and leading the company’s interface with the financial and investment community.

“Given Cooper Standard’s sales growth and increased engagement with the investment community, we believe that now is the right time to have a dedicated professional lead the company’s communications efforts with our investors,” said Matthew Hardt, CFO. “We are delighted to welcome Roger, a seasoned investor relations executive with a proven track record of successfully building and growing the investor relations function at leading publicly traded companies.”

Hendriksen has more than 25 years of business experience, including roles in corporate finance, marketing and more than 13 years leading the investor relations function at publicly traded companies. Prior to joining Cooper Standard, Hendriksen was president and principal at IRonStreet Consulting. Previously, he led the investor relations function at Jaguar Mining Inc., Massey Energy Co. and Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Hendriksen earned a master’s degree in international management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and bachelor’s degrees in economics and political science from the University of Utah.