Larry E. Ott serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Cooper Standard Holdings Inc., a leading global supplier of sealing, connecting, and fluid transfer systems for the automotive industry. In this pivotal role, Ott oversees all aspects of the company's human resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and organizational development across its worldwide operations. His strategic leadership ensures alignment between HR initiatives and Cooper Standard's business objectives, supporting a workforce of over 20,000 employees in more than 20 countries. With more than 25 years of progressive experience in human resources within the automotive and manufacturing sectors, Ott joined Cooper Standard in 2015 following a distinguished tenure at Federal-Mogul Corporation, where he rose to Vice President of Human Resources for the Global Sealing Division. Earlier in his career, he held key HR leadership positions at Dana Holding Corporation and other industry giants, excelling in labor relations, change management, and global workforce optimization during periods of industry consolidation and technological disruption. Under Ott's guidance, Cooper Standard has implemented transformative programs such as enhanced leadership development academies, data-driven diversity initiatives that increased underrepresented group representation by 30%, and agile talent strategies that bolstered employee retention amid supply chain challenges. His achievements have been recognized through industry awards and have positioned the company as an employer of choice, driving sustainable growth and a culture of innovation and accountability.