Since being named vice president of sales and business development for TRW Automotive in 2002, Peter J. Lake has been responsible for the definition, implementation, and ongoing management of the business’ global strategies for customers, products, alliances, mergers and acquisitions, and marketing. Before his current assignment, Mr. Lake served TRW Chassis Systems as vice president of business development and planning, then assumed the additional responsibility of general manager for the parts & service division. Mr. Lake joined the former Lucas Industries immediately after earning his degree in business in 1978, progressing through a number of sales and marketing positions within the diesel and heavy-duty electrical division (CAV Ltd.). Mr. Lake has a degree in business and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s Association.