Laurent Favre

Laurent Favre

Chief Executive Officer OPmobility

Club Economique Franco-Allemand de Paris - CEFA

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Experience22+ Years

Executive Overview

I’ve always been passionate about cars — not just as machines, but for the freedom they give us to move, explore, and connect. Mobility is a basic human need that shapes how we live, work, and build communities. What drives me? Tackling the challenges in mobility today — climate change, energy transition, supply chain, affordability, and technological disruption — with practical, bold solutions that don’t just keep pace but lead the way. That’s what we do at OPmobility. As a tech partner, we deliver solutions across all energy types — from combustion engines to electric, hydrogen, and hybrid technologies — because the future of mobility will be diverse. Innovation, speed, and adaptability are essential to building sustainable, competitive technologies that serve both people and planet. Smarter, sustainable, and affordable mobility is essential — not just for business, but for society. We help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving market and create mobility that matters for generations to come. On this account, I share some thoughts and welcome yours! #𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗢𝗻𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • ImerysCurrent
    May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      May 2024–Present
  • Sep 2023–Present· 3 yrs
    • President of CEFACurrent
      Sep 2023–Present
  • Nov 2019–Present· 6 yrs 10 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Nov 2019–Present
    • Member, Board of Directors
      Nov 2019–Oct 2025
  • Aug 2018–Nov 2019· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Managing Director Business Unit Transformers
      Aug 2018–Nov 2019
  • May 2012–Aug 2018· 6 yrs 3 mos
    • CEO of Benteler Automative
      2017–Aug 2018
    • COO of Benteler Automotive
      May 2014–2017
    • Executive Vice-President BU Chassis/Modules
      May 2012–Apr 2014
  • Jul 2010–May 2012· 1 yr 10 mos
    • CEO of Sofedit
      Jul 2010–May 2012
  • Mar 2007–Jul 2010· 3 yrs 4 mos
    • CEO of ZFLS Nacam
      Mar 2007–Jul 2010
  • 2004–2006· 2 yrs
    • Senior Consultant
      2004–2006

Education

Diplôme d'ingénieur

Ecole Supérieure des Techniques Aéronautiques et de Construction Automobile

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