Yazaki Names Colleen Haley Vice President of Purchasing

CANTON, Mich., June 10 -- Yazaki North America, Inc a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, has named Colleen Haley to vice president, purchasing from vice president, human resources and general affairs. George R. Perry, president and COO of Yazaki North America made the announcement.

In her new position, Haley will lead development of global purchasing strategy for the procurement of materials and services along with her counterparts in Europe and Asia. She will also oversee supplier performance related to Yazaki cost, quality and delivery standards and champion diversity sourcing efforts. Haley has been with Yazaki for two years and is one of the highest-ranking women executives in the corporation. Haley will report directly to Fritz Massouh, executive vice president of Operations.

"Colleen Haley has been a tremendous asset to Yazaki North America," said George Perry, president and COO. "Her extensive management background and leadership competence make this a logical progression for her. I've been continually impressed by the quality of her work and I am confident that she will be successful in this critically important role."

Haley earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in labor & industrial relations, both from Michigan State University. She is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management, Women's Economic Club, Canton Community Foundation Board, University of Michigan - Dearborn campus Dean's Advisory Board and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

"We are excited to have Colleen leading our purchasing efforts," said Fritz Massouh, executive vice president of operations for Yazaki. "Her solid business experience and proven leadership ability will enable her to maximize the full potential of the department. We look forward to her valuable insight and continued leadership."

Yazaki Corporation is a global leader in the research and development of vehicle power and data solutions, as well as advanced electronic technologies for vehicle applications. Yazaki produces electrical distribution systems, fiber optics, advanced networking products, instrumentation, junction blocks, connector systems, and advanced electronics. Worldwide, the company employs over 115,000 people in 31 countries, 1,700 of whom are based in the company's North American headquarters and research center campus in Canton, Michigan. For more information on Yazaki, log onto www.yazaki-na.com .