Francois J. Castaing Joins TRW Automotive Board of Directors
LIVONIA, Mich., April 19 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced the election of Francois J. Castaing to the company's board of directors. The appointment is effective immediately and will increase the number of TRW Automotive directors to eight.
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Mr. Castaing currently serves as a consultant for Castaing & Associates. Mr. Castaing spent thirteen years with Chrysler Corporation serving as executive vice president of vehicle engineering through 1996 and subsequently ran Chrysler International Operations. He retired in 2000 as technical advisor to the Chairman of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
From 1980 to 1987, Mr. Castaing was with American Motors where he was vice president of Engineering and later group vice president, Product and Quality, until Chrysler acquired that company. Mr. Castaing began his career with Renault as technical director for Renault Motorsport Programs. He currently serves on the board of directors of Amerigon Incorporated.
About TRW
With 2003 sales of $11.3 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's top 10 automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, employs approximately 61,000 people in 22 countries. Its products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. TRW Automotive news is available on the internet at www.trwauto.com .
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