TROY, Mich., Oct. 1, 2019 – Inteva Products, a leading global Tier One automotive supplier of engineered components and systems, is proud to announce that Senior Global Director of Sales Samuel Wells has been named a Diversity Business Leader by Corp! Magazine as part of their Michigan Salute to Diversity awards. Wells was one of 32 Diversity Business Leaders honored during an awards ceremony held on September 26 at The International Banquet Center in Detroit.

For more than a decade, Corp! Magazine has recognized businesses and leaders who champion diversity initiatives and achievements within their organization or the community. Wells was selected for his ongoing work with a mentoring and leadership program designed for young men from the Flint area known as the Alpha Esquires, as well as his dedication to the Inteva Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

“Sam truly believes he has a duty to help provide the education and opportunity that’s necessary to propel our younger workforce forward and that’s exemplified by his commitment to the young men of Flint and to our mentorship program,” said Gerard Roose, vice president of sales & marketing, Inteva. “Our Diversity & Inclusion Initiative explores ideas through a cross-section of Inteva employees that design and implement diversity activities closely aligned with Inteva’s Core Values and business strategies. This helps to create trusted partnerships with customers, suppliers and the community, and drives employee engagement and retention.”

For more information on the Michigan Salute to Diversity awards visit: https://www.corpmagazine.com/events/michigan-salute-to-diversity-awards-2019/winners/.