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JEAN-PAUL MICHEL

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Executive Vice President - Interior Systems at FORVIA
📍 Paris, Île-de-France, France

Jean-Paul Michel is the Executive Vice President of Interior Systems at FORVIA, the worlds seventh-largest automotive supplier. His extensive international career spans leadership roles in finance and operations at Michelin, Renault, and LanzaTech across North America, Europe, and Asia. He is a graduate of NEOMA Business School.

As a dual French and US citizen, Jean-Paul is bilingual in English and French, with additional proficiency in German and Spanish. He is a key driver of FORVIAs mission to pioneer technology for mobility experiences that prioritize moving freely and caring for the planet.

He is spearheading MATERIACT, a FORVIA subsidiary dedicated to developing cutting-edge sustainable materials with a significantly lower carbon footprint for the automotive industry.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President - Interior Systems
Location
Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Sustainable Materials
Leads MATERI'ACT, a FORVIA brand developing materials with up to 85% CO2 reduction, using hemp, recycled plastics, and other bio-based sources to drive sustainability.
Automotive Innovation
Focuses on creating value through technology, driving transformation in vehicle interiors, and shaping the user experience for carmakers and end-consumers.
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Career

Work history

7-2021 - 7-2025
Executive Vice President - Interior Systems
FORVIA
1-2020 - 7-2021
Executive Vice President - Faurecia Clarion Electronics
Faurecia
4-2019 - 1-2020
Deputy EVP - Faurecia Clarion Electronics
Faurecia
3-2018 - 3-2019
CFO Interior Systems
Faurecia
5-2015 - 10-2017
Executive VP - Finance, Strategy and Operations
LanzaTech
In the press

Media appearances

FORVIA EVP Jean-Paul Michel: The Need for Speed to Results. Featured in Insigniam
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Jean-Paul Michel, Forvia SE: Profile and Biography - Bloomberg.com. Featured in Bloomberg
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Education
2003 - 2006
Bachelor's degree
NEOMA Business School
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