Automotive technology company Aptiv has announced that Professor Merit E. Janow will be standing for election to its board of directors at the company’s AGM in April.

Janow is the dean of the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University, a position she has held since 2013. She is also a professor of professional practice, international economic law and international affairs at Columbia University.

She also serves as the lead independent director of Mastercard Incorporated and is a member of the board at industrial technology company Trimble.

Once elected Janow will be the third female board member at Aptiv.

Kevin Clark, Aptiv’s president and chief executive officer, said: “Merit is an internationally recognised expert in international trade and economic law and her demonstrated global expertise, experience and insight will enable her to make a significant contribution to Aptiv’s board.”