Yazaki Names New Vice Presidents

CANTON, Mich., May 29, 2003 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, has named Barbara Long vice president of the new Alpha Business Unit, from executive director of program management and Rich Tajer vice president Connector Operations, from director of sales. George R. Perry, president and CEO of Yazaki North America, made the announcement.

"Barbara and Rich are strong, effective leaders and I am confident they will add great value to our executive management team," said Perry. "Barbara knows our business inside out and her proven leadership capability is ideally suited for this assignment. Rich brings management talent, a high level of energy, an aggressive vision and a strong customer orientation to his critical position."

The newly formed Alpha Group focuses on the unique requirements of automotive and truck Tier One customers.

Long brings more than 20 years of sales experience within Yazaki to her new position, having most recently served as executive director for sales and program management in the DaimlerChrysler Business Unit. Tajer joined Yazaki in 1998 and brings a wealth of sales experience within the automotive industry.

"With the establishment of this new business unit, focused on our Tier One customers," explains Long. "Yazaki recognizes their importance in the supply chain and will do everything possible to become a preferred supplier in a very competitive environment. We want to develop relationships that are long term and based on mutual objectives."

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 120,000 people in 30 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 .