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Ford Honors Yazaki At 23rd Annual World Excellence Awards

Yazaki has been honored by Ford Motor Company with a Sustainability World Excellence Award Ford’s World Excellence Awards recognize companies that exceed expectations and achieve the highest levels of excellence in quality, cost, performance and delivery Award categories include Treat Customers Like Family, Turn Around Automotive Operations and Compete Like a Challenger, Create Must-Have Products, Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, plus Gold and Silver Quality awards DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 21, 2021 – Yazaki has been recognized as a top-performing global supplier at the 23rd annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Yazaki was announced as a Sustainability Award winner at Ford Motor Company’s virtual event held October 11. “Yazaki is honored to share a beneficial and collaborative relationship with Ford,” said Tim Mailley, Yazaki vice president, Global Ford Business Unit. “As a company in step with society, we look forward to continuing to sustainably grow and innovate alongside them as the mobility needs of people around the world evolve.” “Ford Motor Company’s World Excellence Awards recognize our top-performing suppliers around the world for helping bring the Ford+ plan to life,” said Hau Thai-Tang, chief product platform and operations officer. “Suppliers like Yazaki are key to Ford’s continued success as we leverage foundational strengths to build new capabilities and enrich customer experiences.” Honorees are recognized for achieving the highest levels of global excellence in categories including: Primary brand pillar awards – Treat Customers Like Family, Turn Around Automotive Operations and Compete Like a Challenger, Create Must-Have Products Diversity and inclusion awards for suppliers that excel in integrating diversity into their organization and business process Sustainability awards for suppliers that improve the business environment Gold and Silver Quality awards for supplier manufacturing sites demonstrating superior quality, delivery and cost performance throughout the year ### Yazaki Corporation is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power, data, and display for automotive applications. Yazaki produces wire harnesses, power distribution and control products, connectors, driver information displays, hybrid and electric vehicle products, and sensors. Worldwide, the company employs 243,723 people in 45 countries. Yazaki has been committed to the preservation of the environment for more than 80 years. The company continues this commitment today through the development of advanced electric components for hybrid and fully electric vehicles, the promotion of recycling, and the efficient use of resources. For more information about Yazaki and its vision for a greener tomorrow.

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Yazaki Recognized by GM as Supplier of the Year for the Fourth Straight Year

CANTON, MI – August 2, 2021 – Yazaki was named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards. GM recognized 122 of its best suppliers from 16 countries for performance in the 2020 calendar year. The annual awards highlight global suppliers that distinguish themselves by exceeding GM’s requirements, in turn providing GM customers with innovative technologies and among the highest quality in the automotive industry. This is the fourth consecutive year (nine years in total) that Yazaki has received the Supplier of the Year award. “As GM works to achieve a future with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, we are proud to have innovative and dedicated suppliers around the world as partners in this mission,” said Shilpan Amin, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “Throughout a challenging year, our suppliers have showed resilience and dedication in working toward our shared goal of long-term sustainability for our planet and the communities we serve, while meeting our present needs,” Amin said. “We are pleased with what we’ve accomplished together in the past year and we are excited by the opportunity that lies ahead.” The 2020 Supplier of the Year winners were selected by a global team of GM purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing and logistics leaders. Winners were chosen based on performance criteria in Product Purchasing, Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services, Customer Care and Aftersales, and Logistics. “As a dedicated supplier partner to GM and a company in step with society, Yazaki is committed to GM’s vision of a sustainable future - a mission that saw significant strides despite the challenges of 2020,” said Manish Mehta, Yazaki vice president, Global GM Business Unit. “This prestigious award further demonstrates Yazaki’s commitment to providing GM with industry-leading solutions. We are honored to be recognized by GM as we collectively take a moment to pause and reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. We look forward to building on that foundation in the years to come.” ### Yazaki Corporation is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power, data, and display for automotive applications. Yazaki produces wire harnesses, power distribution and control products, connectors, driver information displays, hybrid and electric vehicle products, and sensors. Worldwide, the company employs 243,723 people in 45 countries. Yazaki has been committed to the preservation of the environment for more than 80 years. The company continues this commitment today through the development of advanced electric components for hybrid and fully electric vehicles, the promotion of recycling, and the efficient use of resources. For more information about Yazaki and its vision for a greener tomorrow, visit www.yazaki-na.com. General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com. 

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Executive Leadership Changes Announced in Yazaki North America and Europe

CANTON, MI—April  8, 2021 | Last week we announced the following changes in leadership in Yazaki North America and Yazaki Europe. On March 31, Bo Andersson stepped down from his leadership roles with Yazaki. To ensure a smooth and seamless transition, Mr. Andersson will serve in a senior executive advisory role for a yet undetermined period of time. Ryosuke Yazaki has assumed the role of President & CEO for North America where he will lead day-to-day operations for the region which includes the US, Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua and El Salvador. Ryosuke Yazaki is a dynamic leader and third generation family member who will be focused on moving Yazaki forward into the future. Kenichi Fujisawa has been named COO for the region. Yazaki North America has more than 76,557 employees and operates 65 manufacturing facilities. In the transition, Hans Lemmens became President & CEO of Yazaki Europe, and Andreas Di Vece became COO.  The region has more than 43,000 employees and operates in 23 countries across Europe and Africa. Joseph Zerafa has assumed the role of acting Global Head of Purchasing. “The automotive industry and technology are both moving faster than ever before,” said Ryosuke Yazaki. “With rapid change comes both tremendous challenges and great opportunities. Yazaki is positioned well and will play a critical role in moving the automotive industry forward.” More than 33% of all combustion engine vehicles and more than 50% of all hybrid and fully electric vehicles manufactured in the world today have a Yazaki part in them. About Yazaki Yazaki Corporation is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power, data, and display for automotive applications. Yazaki produces wire harnesses, power distribution and control products, connectors, driver information displays, hybrid and electric vehicle products, and sensors. Worldwide, the company employs 249,667 people in 45 countries. Yazaki has been committed to the preservation of the environment for more than 80 years. The company continues this commitment today through the development of advanced electric components for hybrid and fully electric vehicles, the promotion of recycling, and the efficient use of resources. For more information about Yazaki and its vision for a greener tomorrow, visit www.yazaki-na.com.