James H. Vandenberghe
Director
Mr. Vandenberghe was vice chairman of Lear Corporation, a supplier of automotive interior systems and components, until May 2008. He had been affiliated with Lear and its predecessor companies for 35 years and was named vice chairman in November 1998. Mr. Vandenberghe joined Lear Siegler Inc. in 1973 as a financial analyst and advanced to higher-level positions in financial and general management capacities. In 1988, he became senior vice president – finance, chief financial officer of Lear. He was named executive vice president – finance in 1993, and in 1997 was promoted to president and chief operating officer – North American operations.
Mr. Vandenberghe earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western Michigan University, and a master’s degree in business administration from Wayne State University. He sits on the board of trustees for the College for Creative Studies, the board of visitors for the Wayne State University School of Business, and the boards of directors for DTE Energy and the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Mr. Vandenberghe became a director of the Company in February 2008.
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