Raymond Scott

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Lear

Search every verified Raymond Scott interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Ray Scott, president and CEO of Lear Corporation, appeared on the "Anything is Possible Show" on July 18, 2026. During the interview, Scott discussed the company's culture of leaning on each other during challenges, including the first major strike, COVID-19, the chip crisis, and tariff trade. He stated that Lear wrote a playbook for the COVID-19 situation that they could share with others. Scott also said the company has built a "defensible moat" that creates a long-term competitive advantage, and that he believes the scarcity of human capital will continue to be an issue for manufacturing, leading Lear to focus on technology innovation and automation. Scott offered advice on leadership, saying that people too often surround themselves with those who tell them what they want to hear, and that it is important to find a room where people talk candidly and give feedback on what one needs to hear. He also advised the younger generation to have patience, noting that "it's not an easy path" and that they "might be a little bit too impatient."