Garrett Motion has appointed Sean Deason as Chief Financial Officer.
Deason is expected to assume the position effective 30 June, 2020, or on the receipt of the requisite work permits allowing him to relocate to the company’s global headquarters in Switzerland.
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Previously, Deason was the CFO of Wabco ABCO Holdings. He will assume responsibilities as the principal financial officer of Garrett from Peter Bracke, who served as Interim CFO for Garrett since September, 2019 and will remain with the company in the newly-created position of chief transformation officer.
“Sean’s impressive record of contributions as a financial analyst, strategist and senior leader is a welcome addition to our already talented Garrett senior leadership team,” said Garrett president and CEO, Olivier Rabiller.
“He brings more than 20 years of financial leadership developed from experiences with a diverse set of successful companies within the automotive industry. Sean’s talents and perspectives will positively influence Garrett’s businesses as we support the near-term recovery of the industry from the COVID pandemic and the long-term growth of the industry with new technologies and innovations.”
Deason comes to Garrett having served as the CFO of Wabco since April, 2019, following his role as Wabco VP, Investor Relations and Controller, which he held since June, 2015. Prior to joining Wabco, Deason spent four years with Evraz, a steel products manufacturer, where he served as vice president of Financial Planning and Analysis.
Deason also worked 12 years with Lear, where he held several finance, treasury and corporate planning roles covering multiple regions.
