Arnau Vilalta

Arnau Vilalta is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as Vice President of the EDS Business Unit for North America at Lear Corporation since April 2023. Prior to this role, Arnau held the position of VP Operations and Chief Operating Officer for North America Exterior Trim at Plasman, overseeing operational excellence across 11 manufacturing plants. Previous roles include Regional Operations Manager at Aptiv, where operational oversight was provided for multiple facilities, and various management positions at A.P. Plasman and Ficosa North America, focusing on program management and project oversight. Arnau holds a Professional MBA from the University of Tennessee and a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.