Interiors specialist Lear Corporation has promoted chief financial officer David Wajsgras to executive vice president and appointed Ray Scott senior vice president and president of the North American customer group.

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In his new role, Scott will be responsible for Lear’s North American-based customers on a global basis.


Joe Zimmer is now a senior vice president and president of the global seating systems product group. He will continue to oversee on a regional basis all activities in Europe.


Miguel Herrera-Lasso becomes senior vice president and president of the electrical & electronics systems product group, which he will continue to manage on a global basis.


Lou Salvatore is now a senior vice president and president of the global Asian customer group responsible for Asian OEM business globally.


Jim Brackenbury is also now a senior vice president of Lear and president of the Mexican/Central American regional group, and will continue to manage Lear’s operations in Mexico and Central America.

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