Laurent Favre
Chief Executive Officer OPmobility
Club Economique Franco-Allemand de Paris - CEFA
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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
- ImerysCurrentMay 2024–Present· 2 yrs 4 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsCurrentMay 2024–Present
- Sep 2023–Present· 3 yrs
- President of CEFACurrentSep 2023–Present
- Plastic OmniumCurrentNov 2019–Present· 6 yrs 10 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentNov 2019–Present
- Member, Board of DirectorsNov 2019–Oct 2025
- Aug 2018–Nov 2019· 1 yr 3 mos
- Managing Director Business Unit TransformersAug 2018–Nov 2019
- May 2012–Aug 2018· 6 yrs 3 mos
- CEO of Benteler Automative2017–Aug 2018
- COO of Benteler AutomotiveMay 2014–2017
- Executive Vice-President BU Chassis/ModulesMay 2012–Apr 2014
- Jul 2010–May 2012· 1 yr 10 mos
- CEO of SofeditJul 2010–May 2012
- Mar 2007–Jul 2010· 3 yrs 4 mos
- CEO of ZFLS NacamMar 2007–Jul 2010
- 2004–2006· 2 yrs
- Senior Consultant2004–2006