Matthew Simoncini

Matthew has over 35 years of experience in the automotive and automotive-related industries in evaluating companies, emerging technologies, and management teams, with significant expertise in due diligence and assessing the suitability of acquisition opportunities. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Lear from 2011 to 2018, Matthew was responsible for the company's strategic direction and operational leadership. Previously he was Lear’s Chief Financial Officer, responsible for global finance operations. He joined Lear in 1999 after Lear acquired UTA, where he was Director of Global Financial Planning & Analysis. He has also held financial and manufacturing positions with Varity Corporation's Kelsey-Hayes Company and Horizon Enterprises Inc. He began his career at Touche Ross & Co. and is a certified public accountant.