Jeffrey S. Edwards

Business Experience: With more than 38 years of automotive industry experience, Jeffrey Edwards serves as chairman and CEO of Cooper Standard, a position he has held since May 2013. He joined Cooper Standard as CEO and became a member of the Company's board of directors in October 2012. Since joining Cooper Standard, Edwards has been focused on driving value through culture, innovation and results.

Mr. Edwards also serves on the board of directors of Standex International Corp., where he serves on the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.

Prior to joining Cooper Standard, Mr. Edwards held positions of increasing responsibility at Johnson Controls, Inc. from 1984 to 2012. Most recently, he led the Automotive Experience Asia Group, serving as corporate vice president as well as group vice president and general manager.

Mr. Edwards earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration in 1984 from Clarion University in Pennsylvania. He has also completed an executive training program at INSEAD, an international graduate business school and research institution.

Skills and Experience: Core Industry; Senior Executive Leadership; Mergers & Acquisitions/Capital Markets; International Business/Markets; Manufacturing/Supply Chain; Innovation & Technology Strategy; Environmental/Social/Governance.

Other Current Public Company Directorships: Standex International Corp.

Former Public Company Directorships (past 5 years): None