Lear Names Jared Fedele CFO Effective March 1, 2027, Succeeding Jason Cardew
Lear Corporation said CFO Jason Cardew will resign effective February 28, 2027, and retire December 31, 2027, with Jared Fedele, currently Vice President of Finance for Seating and E-Systems, taking over as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on March 1, 2027. The planned succession with a long internal candidate and an advisory period for Cardew gives shareholders a defined transition, though the filing reports no financial results or guidance changes.
Key points
- Fedele, age 45, joined Lear in July 2003 and becomes CFO effective March 1, 2027
- Fedele receives an initial annual base salary of $750,000 and is eligible for the Annual Incentive Plan and LTSIP
- Cardew resigns as CFO effective February 28, 2027, then serves as a consultant at $22,000 per month through December 31, 2027
- Fedele's severance is two times base salary plus target bonus, plus 24 months of health coverage, if terminated without cause or for good reason
The filing
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