Lear Corporation Names Jimmie E. Comer President - North American Joint Ventures and Diversity

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 16 -- Lear Corporation today announced the appointment of Jimmie E. Comer to president - North American Joint Ventures and Diversity, effective immediately. Comer reports to Lear Vice Chairman, James H. Vandenberghe.

In his new role, Comer is responsible for supporting the growth and development of Lear's minority joint ventures and supplier diversity activities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. In addition, Comer will oversee diversity-related initiatives involving Lear employees and the company's support to the community.

Comer joined Lear in 1987 as director of Quality Assurance and has held various positions of increasing responsibility during his 16-year career at Lear, including the title of vice president in the areas of Global Quality and Manufacturing. Most recently, he was president - North American Joint Ventures Division, a position he has held since February, 2000.

Before joining Lear, Comer was employed with Mazda Motor Corporation and also held various quality-related positions during a 15-year career with General Motors Corporation. He earned a bachelor of science degree in General Studies from Wayne State University in Detroit.

Lear Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Southfield, Mich., USA, focuses on integrating complete automotive interiors, including seat systems, interior trim and electrical systems. With annual net sales of $14.4 billion in 2002, Lear is the world's largest automotive interior systems supplier. The company's world-class products are designed, engineered and manufactured by 115,000 employees in more than 280 facilities located in 33 countries. Additional information about Lear and its products is available on the Internet at www.lear.com .