The Board of Directors of Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent company of Cooper Standard Automotive, has announced that it has appointed the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jeffrey S. Edwards, to also serve as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Edwards succeeds Mr. James S. McElya as Chairman upon his retirement as a Director of the company on May 9. He had earlier retired in October 2012 as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
“Jeff’s appointment by the Board to serve as Chairman recognizes and will complement his impressive leadership as the company’s Chief Executive Officer,” said Mr. David J. Mastrocola, the lead director of the company. “The Board greatly appreciates Jim McElya’s long and distinguished service with Cooper Standard.”