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Stephane Gendrot

Questioner · DISC type c
Membre du CODIR / commission Assemblage at Fédération de l'Electronique Française
📍 Saint-Herblain, Pays de la Loire, France

Stéphane is a seasoned business development leader with over 30 years in the Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, most recently as VP of Business Development at LACROIX. He holds an MBA from Audencia and is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt. Colleagues describe him as committed, deal-oriented, and skilled at creating trust.

Guided by the motto "Be enthusiastic and never quit, " Stéphane is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and has returned to school multiple times. He is deeply interested in new technologies that improve living conditions while promoting environmental sustainability. He is currently on a planned six-month personal break until September 2026.

Unique fact: Stéphane considers himself a "child of the EMS industry, " having worked his way up from a test and quality technician role.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Membre du CODIR / commission Assemblage
Job Level
Senior
Location
Saint-Herblain, Pays de la Loire, France
Personality Overview

How Stephane shows up

Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced
Value Seeker

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Stephane cares about

Electronic Manufacturing Services
He has dedicated his entire 30+ year career to the EMS industry, with extensive experience in design, manufacturing, and business development.
Sustainable Technology
He is passionate about technologies that enhance living conditions while also contributing to environmental sustainability, a core professional and personal interest.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Membre du CODIR / commission Assemblage
Fédération de l'Electronique Française
1-2023 - 1-2026
Membre du Comité Directeur
SNESE - Syndicat National des Entreprises de Sous-traitance Électronique
9-2015
Vice President Of Business Development EMEA - Design x Manufacturing services
LACROIX Electronics
9-2015
Vice President of Business Development
LACROIX
2005 - 2015
Business Development Director
LACROIX Electronics
In the press

Media appearances

Stéphane Gendrot, LACROIX Electronics at Electronica 2016. Featured in YouTube
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Education
2019 - 2020
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Audencia
2003 - 2004
MASTER
ESSCA
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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