Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. Appoints Soma Venkat to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Technology Officer
September 20, 2021 at 08:30 am
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Cooper Standard announced the appointment of Soma Venkat, Ph. D., to senior vice president and chief information technology officer, effective September 20, 2021. Based at the Company's world headquarters in Northville, Venkat is welcomed back to the Company as an executive officer and will also join Cooper Standard's Global Leadership Team. In his new role, Venkat will be responsible for leading Cooper Standard's information technology (IT) function. Most recently, Venkat served as chief information officer for IXS (Innovative Xcessories and Services), a provider of vehicle uplift services and coating solutions. In this role, Venkat was instrumental in turning around the IT team to successfully deliver multiple digitization, data and cyber-security initiatives enabling business resilience during the COVID pandemic. From 2016 to 2020, Venkat held roles of increasing responsibility at Cooper Standard, most recently as global vice president, IT.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is a manufacturer of sealing and fluid handling systems (consisting of fuel and brake delivery and fluid transfer systems). Its products are primarily for use in passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and replacement markets. It operates through four segments: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America. The Companyâs product lines include sealing systems and fluid handling systems (consisting of fuel and brake delivery and fluid transfer systems). The Company's brands include FlushSeal, Gen III Posi-Lock, Easy-Lock, MagAlloy, Ergo-Lock +, PlastiCool and Fortrex. FlushSeal is an advanced integrated solution for frame under glass static sealing systems. Its Easy-Lock is a small package coolant and fuel vapor quick connect. Its MagAlloy is a processing technology for brake lines that increases long term durability through superior corrosion resistance.