8-K·October 19, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT·2 sources
Lear Corp.: Executive or director change
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News
Cardew’s Lear service34 years
Executive advisor end dateDecember 31, 2027
Current CFO transition dateFebruary 28, 2027
New CFO effective dateMarch 1, 2027
What happened
- Lear appointed Jared Fedele as senior vice president and CFO, effective March 1, 2027.
- Jason Cardew will remain CFO through February 28, 2027, then serve as executive advisor until December 31, 2027.
- Cardew is retiring after 34 years with Lear; Fedele has worked at the company for 23 years.
New CFO effective date
March 1, 2027
Current CFO transition date
February 28, 2027
Executive advisor end date
December 31, 2027
Cardew’s Lear service
34 years
Why it matters
The planned CFO transition is relevant to investors and corporate-finance professionals evaluating leadership continuity, financial strategy and succession execution at an automotive supplier.
What to watch. Fedele assumes the CFO role on March 1, 2027; Cardew remains executive advisor through December 31, 2027.
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Timeline
- First reported by PR NewswireOct 19Lear Announces CFO Succession Plan
- 8-K current reportOct 19Lear Corp.: Executive or director change
Who is involved
Lear Corp.: Executive or director changeLear CorporationLEAJared FedeleJason CardewRay Scott
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Sources (2)
- PR NewswireOct 19Lear Announces CFO Succession Plan
- SEC EDGAROct 19Lear Corp.: Executive or director change
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