Patrice Haettel is the COO of Horse Powertrain and CEO of its Technologies Division, leading the development of low-emission powertrain systems. His extensive career includes senior manufacturing and engineering roles at Renault Group and TotalEnergies. He is an engineer, having graduated from Arts et Métiers - École Nationale Supérieure dArts et Métiers.
His education includes training as an officer at the prestigious French military academy, Académie militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan.
Patrice Haettel
Chief Operating Officer at Horse Powertrain
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Overview
Topics They Care About
Powertrain Innovation
He leads the development of next-generation hybrid systems and highly efficient engines, such as the HORSE H12 Concept, to reduce vehicle emissions and fuel consumption.
Strategic Partnerships
He actively forms alliances with companies like Aramco, NVIDIA, and Caterham to advance technology and expand market reach for powertrain solutions.
Future of Mobility
He advocates a "technology neutral" approach, believing that a mix of hybrids, renewable fuels, and electric solutions is the fastest way to achieve decarbonization in transport.
Media Appearances
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Haettel chief operating officer di Horse Technologies oltre che ceo - I protagonisti - Ansa.it. Featured in ANSA
Haettel chief operating officer di Horse Technologies oltre che CEO - I protagonisti. Featured in ANSA
Work History
1-2026
Chief Operating Officer at Horse Powertrain
7-2023
CEO Horse Technologies Division at HORSE
2-1998 - 2-2005
Maintenance, Manufacturing & Process Manager at TotalEnergies
Renault Group at Permanent
Renault at Permanent
Education
9-1993 - 6-1996
Engineer from Arts et Métiers - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers
10-1996 - 9-1997
Aspirant from Académie militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan
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Location : Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Operating Officer at Horse Powertrain
