# Ray Scott

> Ray Scott is president, CEO and a director of Lear Corporation. A Flint native who joined Lear in 1988, he led both Seating and E-Systems before becoming CEO in March 2018. His career connects global automotive manufacturing, investment in automation, and community commitments in Flint and Detroit.

- **Role:** President, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Lear Corporation
- **Organizations:** Lear Corporation, Penske Automotive Group, Kettering University, Detroit Economic Club, Detroit Children’s Fund, United Road, Pope Francis Center, Business Leaders for Michigan
- **From:** Flint, United States
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Michigan, Master of Business Administration, Advanced Management Program, Michigan State University, Executive education programs, Stanford University, Executive education programs, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Led both of Lear’s principal business segments before becoming CEO., Led Lear at the time of its August 2018 Flint seating plant opening., Oversaw automation investments including WIP in 2024 and StoneShield in 2025.

## Career timeline

- **1988** — Joined Lear; early work included program management and sales.
- **2000** — Became president of Lear’s General Motors division.
- **2004** — Became president of Lear’s European Customer-Focused division.
- **2006** — Became president of North American Seat Systems.
- **2008** — Became president of E-Systems, according to Penske’s 2026 proxy.
- **2011** — Became executive vice president and president of Seating.
- **2018-03** — Became president, CEO and a director of Lear, succeeding Matt Simoncini.
- **2025** — Joined Penske Automotive Group’s board.

## Achievements

- Led both of Lear’s principal business segments before becoming CEO.
- Led Lear at the time of its August 2018 Flint seating plant opening.
- Oversaw automation investments including WIP in 2024 and StoneShield in 2025.
- Lear’s Zone Control Module received a 2025 PACE Award; this is a company technology award, not an individual award.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Lear’s official LinkedIn page reported that Michigan Crossroads Council recognized Scott with its 2026 Distinguished Citizen Award.
- **2026-07** — Lear reported Q2 revenue of $6.2 billion and net income of $193 million and raised the midpoints of its full-year outlook.
- **2026-02** — Appeared on Autoline After Hours episode 777 to discuss seating, automation, China and E-Systems.
- **2025-02** — Lear acquired StoneShield Engineering to expand wire harness production automation.

## Links

- Website: https://www.lear.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayscottlear/

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