Continental has appointed William Kozyra deputy executive member of the board of supervisors, with immediate effect.

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Kozyra, 48, is president and CEO of Continental Teves, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, where he is responsible for the automotive systems division’s NAFTA business.


In a statement the company said his appointment underscores the growing significance of this region for Continental and demonstrates the company’s strong international orientation, now reflected at board level as well.


The appointment of Kozyra, gives Continental a board member in North America to represent its interests locally in dealings with key OE customers located in the region. Kozyra will continue to report to Karl-Thomas Neumann, who heads the automotive systems division.

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