Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Organizational Changes

NEW ALBANY, OH--May 11, 2012: Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today announced the realignment of its management team to support its long-term strategic initiatives.  The Company cited changes in its operating environment and the global commercial vehicle industry as the primary reasons for the changes.

"As our geographic footprint expands and we continue our efforts to diversify our end markets, we must examine our leadership structure to ensure that we make the best use of our resources," said Mervin Dunn, President and Chief Executive Officer, of Commercial Vehicle Group.  "In pursuing our long-term strategic objectives and expanding our position as a global leader, the time is right to realign our leadership to achieve the highest benefit for CVG and our shareholders," added Mr. Dunn.

As part of the realignment, W. Gordon Boyd, President of Seating Systems, will relocate to Asia and assume the role of President of Asian, European & Australian Markets, and be responsible for all interior and seating products within this market and focus on the long-term development of the management team in the Eastern hemisphere.

Gerald L. Armstrong, President and General Manager of Cab Systems, will assume the role of President of North & South American Markets, and be responsible for all interior and seating system facilities in North and South America and oversee our development activities in Brazil.

Patrick Miller, Vice President and General Manager of Global Purchasing and Logistics, will assume the role of Vice President and General Manager of Industrial Markets & Parts, which includes our Piedmont, Alabama facility, and will also assume responsibility for our Structures facilities in Kings Mountain, NC and Shadyside, OH.   

Kevin R.L. Frailey will continue in his current role as President and General Manager of Global Electrical Systems.

Chad M. Utrup will continue in his current role as Chief Financial Officer with global responsibility for all accounting, finance and human resource activities.

"I have absolute confidence in this management team's ability to take CVG to the next level as we guide our Company's evolution into a truly global and diverse enterprise.  These changes will optimize our management structure and align our talents to continue along this course," commented Mr. Dunn.