Cooper Standard announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: John G. Boss; Richard J. Freeland; and Adriana E. Macouzet-Flores. Boss served as president and chief executive officer of Momentive Performance Materials Inc. serving in this capacity for six years until his retirement in March 2020. His career spans more than 30 years in the specialty chemicals and materials industry, including various executive leadership positions with Honeywell International. Boss also serves on the board of directors of Wabash National Corp., where he sits on the Compensation, and Nomination and Governance Committees. Freeland most recently served as president and chief operating officer of Cummins Inc. from 2014 to 2019. Previously, he held various senior leadership positions at Cummins, including vice president and president of the Engine Business, president of the Components Group and president of the Worldwide Distribution Business. He serves on the board of directors of Valvoline, where he participates on the Compensation, and Governance and Nominating Committees, and on the Purdue University Advisory Council. Macouzet-Flores currently serves as vice president, Latin America and PMC general manager, Latin America of PPG Industries de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Prior to her current position at PPG Industries de Mexico, she served as general manager, Latin America North and general manager, Automotive OEM Coatings from 2012 to 2017. She has more than 25 years of leadership experience in multinational settings from multiple positions of increasing responsibility at the company.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is a manufacturer of sealing and fluid handling systems (consisting of fuel and brake delivery and fluid transfer systems). Its products are primarily for use in passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and replacement markets. It operates through four segments: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America. The Companyâs product lines include sealing systems and fluid handling systems (consisting of fuel and brake delivery and fluid transfer systems). The Company's brands include FlushSeal, Gen III Posi-Lock, Easy-Lock, MagAlloy, Ergo-Lock +, PlastiCool and Fortrex. FlushSeal is an advanced integrated solution for frame under glass static sealing systems. Its Easy-Lock is a small package coolant and fuel vapor quick connect. Its MagAlloy is a processing technology for brake lines that increases long term durability through superior corrosion resistance.