William L. Kozyra Named Chairman and CEO of TI Automotive

Bill Kozyra has been named chairman and CEO of TI Automotive.

Kozyra´s appointment follows the planned retirement of former Chairman and CEO Bill Laule.

Kozyra comes to TI Automotive with more than 30 years of automotive experience, including leadership positions at Budd Company, Allied Signal, Bosch, ITT Automotive and Continental AG. Kozyra most recently was president and CEO of Continental AG´s NAFTA operations and a member of the company´s executive board.

In his new position with TI Automotive, Kozyra will be responsible for TI Automotive´s Global Fluid Carrying Systems, HVAC and Global Fuel Systems businesses from its Michigan headquarters, overseeing approximately $3 billion in revenues, more than 100 facilities and approximately 18,000 employees.

Kozyra holds a bachelor´s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Detroit and a master´s degree in business administration from Michigan State University.