Carlin, who has served as a director at the Plymouth-based automotive seating manufacturer since 2018, will first transition to the role of vice president of finance on October 1. His move to the CFO position follows a long-standing collaboration with the executive team. Frederick A. Henderson, board chair, credited Carlin for providing significant counsel during his time as a director, while CEO Jerome Dorlack emphasized the importance of maintaining the firm's momentum during this transition.

Mark Oswald will depart the organization on the same day Carlin assumes the CFO title. In light of the resignation, Adient’s board will shrink to seven members. The company, which operates approximately 200 manufacturing plants across 29 countries, continues to supply seating systems to major global automotive manufacturers.