Britax names new Vice President of Product Development and Engineering
July 23, 2017
FORT MILL, SC – As part of its continued commitment to child passenger safety, Britax Child Safety, Inc. announced the appointment of Jay Zhao as the company’s new Vice President of Product Development and Engineering. Zhao, a 14-year Whirlpool veteran, comes to Britax with more than 200 products developed under his name and a dedicated focus on advanced engineering to develop new product innovations.
Zhao brings a dedicated philosophy centered on Advanced Product Quality Planning and an emphasis on early engineering to plan, conceptualize and test products. The goal: to ensure superior quality and safety.
Additionally, Zhao will lead an advanced engineering team that will work side by side with Britax’s product marketing team. This insight-driven approach aligns product innovations with consumer demand – delivering on what consumers want most.
“I’ve spent my career focused on new product development and quality,” said Zhao. “As a father, I can’t think of a more important undertaking than developing superior products that also provide valuable peace of mind to parents around the globe. Britax has long been a pioneer in innovation and safety and I look forward to the opportunity to uphold and advance this important mission.”
About Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Britax manufactures a full line of safe, high-quality and intuitively designed premium car seats, strollers and accessories. Britax Americas sets and exceeds safety standards in the U.S. and Canada, and engineers, tests and assembles more than 90 percent of its car seats in the United States. In 2011, Britax expanded its product line by acquiring BOB gear, a leading manufacturer of high-quality strollers and stroller accessories. The Britax Child Safety, Inc. Americas Headquarters is located in Fort Mill, S.C. and employs over 200 people.
