Christian Garabedian
About Christian Garabedian
Christian Garabedian serves as the Europe Emission Catalysts Purchasing Director at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked in various roles at Faurecia since 1996 and holding multiple academic qualifications in management and engineering.
Work at Faurecia
Christian Garabedian has been with Faurecia since 1996, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as the Europe Emission Catalysts Purchasing Director, a role he has held since 2017. In addition, he has been the Director of Monoliths for Europe and South Africa since 2012. Prior to these roles, he was the Global Investments Manager from 2005 to 2012 and the Electronics Department Manager from 1996 to 2005. His extensive tenure at Faurecia highlights his significant contributions to the company.
Education and Expertise
Christian Garabedian has a strong educational background in engineering and management. He earned a Doctorate in Philosophy from INSA Lyon, where he studied from 1986 to 1989. He also obtained a Master's degree from INSA Lyon in 1988-1989. Furthering his education, he completed a Master's degree at IAE France from 2002 to 2004 and a Bachelor's degree at Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he studied at the Institut de Formation Aéronautique de Montpellier from 2017 to 2018.
Background
Christian Garabedian began his career in the electronics field, working briefly as an Electronics Program Manager at Eaton in 1996. He transitioned to Faurecia the same year, where he has built a long-standing career. His experience spans over two decades in various managerial roles, focusing on investments, electronics, and emissions catalysts. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the automotive industry.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Christian Garabedian has held multiple managerial positions that showcase his leadership and expertise. His roles at Faurecia include Electronics Department Manager, Global Investments Manager, and his current directorial positions. His experience in managing teams and projects has contributed to the company's growth and innovation in emission control technologies.