---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-23-041494"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CVGI"
cik: "0001290900"
company_name: "Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-12-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T12:33:41.395635+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# William C. Johnson elected to CVG Board of Directors effective Dec. 8, 2023

## Summary
- Johnson, 60, joined the Board on Dec. 8, 2023, serving on Compensation and Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committees.
- He is currently CEO of Avail Infrastructure Solutions; previously President/CEO of Welbilt (2018-2022) and CEO/COO of Chart Industries (2016-2018).
- Johnson will stand for re-election at the 2024 annual meeting; compensation consistent with other non-employee directors.
- Board Chairman Robert Griffin said Johnson's leadership experience will help execute the company's strategy.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-23-041494
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CVGI
- cik: 0001290900
- company_name: Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-12-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1290900/000162828023041494/0001628280-23-041494-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1290900/000162828023041494/cvgi-20231208.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  William C. Johnson was elected as Director at Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc..
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Director
  source text: On December 8, 2023, the Board of Directors of Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (the “Company”) elected William C. Johnson to the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Company, effective immediately, to serve until the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders or until his successor is elected and qualified.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1290900/000162828023041494/0001628280-23-041494-index.htm

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