Jay K. Kunkel
Member of the Audit Committee
Member of the Technology Committee
Mr. Kunkel brings to the Board deep knowledge and experience in the global automotive industry from the perspectives of both OEM and supplier, with particular expertise in Asia. Mr. Kunkel is a corporate director who most recently held senior executive roles within the Tenneco group (2018-2020), including Executive Vice President for Tenneco Federal Mogul Corporation and President for Tenneco’s Asia operations. Prior to joining Tenneco, he served as Senior Vice President and CEO of Asia at Lear Corporation (2013-2018); Corporate Senior Vice President and President of Continental for Asia and China, and was on the Management Board in Germany (2005-2013); Head, Corporate Finance and M&A Advisory for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Japan (2000-2005); Director, Business Operations for Visteon Automotive Systems in Asia Pacific, Japan (1997-2000); Vehicle Program Manager for Mitsubishi Motors in Japan (1990- 1996); and Purchasing Manager, Chassis Systems and Manager, Asia Planning for USA in Japan (1983-1990). Mr. Kunkel has a BBA from Western Michigan University, USA.