Joseph S. Cantie is the executive vice president and chief financial officer for TRW Automotive.

He was named executive vice president in April 2004, and has served as vice president and chief financial officer since February 2003.  He leads all aspects of the company’s financial function, with an emphasis on continuous financial improvement for TRW Automotive’s global product lines.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Cantie had served as vice president of finance since November 2001 for TRW Automotive, again responsible for all financial functions of TRW Inc.’s largest business division.

From October 1999 through November 2001, Mr. Cantie served as vice president of investor relations for TRW Inc. In this role, he held responsibility for financial communications between the investment community and TRW, as well as management of the shareholder base.

Mr. Cantie, a certified public accountant, joined TRW in September 1999 from LucasVarity plc.  At LucasVarity, he served in several executive positions, including vice president and corporate controller from July 1998 to September 1999, based in London, U.K. He joined Varity Corporation in March 1995 as manager of financial and business analysis.

Mr. Cantie’s career also includes various positions with KPMG Peat Marwick for 10 years, beginning in 1985.