SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, today announced that Lear Board member Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. was recognized by Savoy Magazine as one of 2016 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. "We are proud to have someone of Conrad's stature on our Board of Directors, we sincerely appreciate his many contributions to our Company and we salute his recent recognition as one of the Most Influential Black Corporate Directors by Savoy Magazine," said Matt Simoncini, Lear's president and chief executive officer. Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) is one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems. Lear serves every major automaker in the world, and Lear content can be found on more than 350 vehicle nameplates. Lear's world-class products are designed, engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of approximately 140,000 employees located in 36 countries. Lear currently ranks #154 on the Fortune 500. Lear's headquarters are in Southfield, Michigan. Further information about Lear is available at http://www.lear.com or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation. To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lear-congratulates-conrad-l-mallett-jr-for-being-named-as-one-of-savoy-magazines-most-influential-black-corporate-directors-300310657.html SOURCE Lear Corporation News Provided by Acquire Media