Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
🔹 Executive Leader in Innovation, R&D, and Emerging Technologies | Generative AI • Digital Twins • Autonomous Systems • Global Program Management • Strategic Business Development 🔹 🔹 Driving high-impact innovation across mobility & defense — from advanced AI & embedded systems to global R&D leadership and strategic growth partnerships.🔹 🔹With over 30 years of experience spanning the automotive and tech industries, I have led global teams in developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, Digital Twins, and autonomous systems. My career includes pivotal roles at Stellantis, ArcelorMittal, Gestamp, and Forvia, where I spearheaded initiatives that resulted in significant revenue growth and operational efficiencies. Passionate about driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships, I am committed to delivering solutions that shape the future of mobility and aerospace & defense sectors. 🔹
Cockerill©️i-X https://defense.johncockerill.com/en/weapons-systems/cockerill-i-x/
Systems • Robotics • Embodied AI • Robots & Drones • HW/SW architecture • Mobility & Weapons Systems • Autonomous Vehicles • Remote-control systems • Digital Twins • Software-enables architecture • Generative AI
About the Company: Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting group that partners with leading companies in aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, and finance to drive innovation and operational performance. Key Achievements: • Built and led a global innovation team across 6 countries, covering aerospace, automotive, energy, and finance sectors. • Launched strategic programs in Generative AI, Software-defined Everything (SDX), cybersecurity, autonomous drones, and Digital Twins. • Designed and institutionalized a TRL-based innovation process across mechanical, embedded, and digital technologies. • Delivered high-impact solutions including AI-based report automation and Digital Twins for drone control and urban planning.
About the Company: Novares is a global plastic solutions provider serving major automotive OEMs, focused on smart surfaces, connectivity, and lightweight components. NOVARES ACQUIRED BY GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES April 22nd, 2025 On April 17, 2025, Global Technologies, a global industrial company, has acquired 100% of Novares Group, which was previously owned by Equistone, Bpi France, and other minority shareholders. This marks a significant milestone in the history of Novares. This new shareholding will strengthen Novares’ position in the automotive market. Key Achievements: • Led a 30+ person team across several countries, boosting startup partnerships in electronics, haptics, and printed technologies. • Revamped the corporate venture arm, targeting seed and Series A investments and launching hackathons and Venture Days. • Co-innovated with global OEMs in UX/UI, smart surfaces, motion mitigation, and sustainable materials.
Established in 2018, Novares Venture Capital is the Group’s Corporate Venture capital arm. It funds startups that have developed breakthrough or disruptive technologies or business models which will help Novares to add value to its products portfolio. This new entity clearly reflects Novares’ strategy based on pragmatic innovation. Novares Venture Capital will help agile, innovation-driven companies by funding their growth. These companies will also benefit from joining Novares innovation ecosystem, with the clear objective of eventually selling and manufacturing innovation: • Global commercial and industrial reach of Novares Group • Support for industrialization • Support for automotive and ISO/IATF qualifications • Collaboration on Novares’ open innovation lab program, Nova Car • Fair approach / joint IP / JDA (Background/foreground IP) • Cross pollination with others techs companies/startups in Novares’ innovation ecosystem • Joint marketing initiatives / Corporate communication
About the Company: FORVIA is a global leader in automotive technology and clean mobility solutions, operating at the forefront of smart cabin and sustainable innovation. Key Achievements: • Created and led the group’s first Agile Scrum team, accelerating delivery in the Connected Car Lab initiative. • Developed cloud-based AI solutions for personalized comfort and safety features integrated into OEM vehicle platforms. • Built data infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and deployed reinforcement learning tools for dynamic in-cabin services. • Partnered with OEMs across Europe, US, China, and Japan to co-develop ADAS-integrated UX solutions.