Mr. Robert L. Bochenek

We see a tremendous opportunity to use Lear's innovative PVI Method to develop seat systems designed to meet the needs of consumers and automakers in Japan and throughout Asia, said Robert Bochenek, vice president - operations, Transnational Division.Lear's PVI Method is an innovation development discipline involving six pillars : consumer research, industrial design and visualization, engineering, technical analysis, manufacturing process development and validation.

The latest agreement further expands the global partnership between Lear and NHK, which began in 1987.Currently, the jointly operate General Seating of America in Indiana, producing seats for the Subaru- Isuzu assembly plant in the US, while General Seating of Canada makes seats for GM's assembly joint venture with Suzuki.In Thailand, a 50/50 joint venture called General Seating Thailand produces seats on a JIT basis for locally produced Ford Ranger and Mazda Fighter pickups as well as Volvo cars.

Robert L. Bochenek VP - Sales & MarketingRobert Bochenek is a senior executive with more than 20 years experience in the automotive industry.As the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for NYX, Mr. Bochenek manages the Lear and Transnational accounts.Mr. Bochenek came to NYX from Lear Corporation where he held the following positions: Vice President of TISA (a joint venture between Lear and a Toyota subsidiary), Vice President of Korean OEM Business Development, Vice President of Japanese OEM Business Development and Vice President of Finance - Interior Trim and Metals Group.Additionally, Mr. Bochenek was active in the development of Lear's first JIT operations in North America, Mexico, and Europe as Director of Operations Analysis.Prior to joining Lear, Robert Bochenek served in management positions with the Parker Division of Hooker Chemical and Federal Screw Works.Mr. Bochenek earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where he has served as a guest lecturer in WSU's Business School.

Randall Carron, Lear President - International Operations, has appointed Robert L. Bochenek as Vice President and General Manager of Lear's Transnational Division and Peter T. Kong as President of the company's Asia Pacific Operations.
...
As Vice President and General Manager of the Transnational Division, Bochenek is responsible for overseeing Lear's business with Japanese automotive manufacturers on a worldwide basis.He is based in Dearborn, Michigan (USA), which is located near to Lear's World Headquarters and Technology Center complex in Southfield, Michigan.

Bochenek joined Lear in 1984 and has held a variety of positions including Director - Operation Analysis during the launch of the Lear's just-in-time (JIT) plants in North America and Mexico.He later became involved with the company's first European seat operation and served as Vice President - Finance for Lear's Interior Trim and Metals Group.Bochenek most recently served as Lear's Vice President - Transnational Business Development.Prior to joining Lear, he served in management positions with Melody Farms Dairy, Hooker Chemical and Federal Screw Works.

Bochenek earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan (USA).He and his wife, Ghada, live in Livonia, Michigan (USA) with their two daughters.