Christophe Brunard
About Christophe Brunard
Christophe Brunard serves as the Smart Surfaces Global Technologies & Standards Manager at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2017. He has over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, having held various leadership roles at Faurecia and Lear Corporation.
Current Role at Faurecia
Christophe Brunard serves as the Smart Surfaces Global Technologies & Standards Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he manages a team of product experts who specialize in materials, optical films, lighting, electronics, and displays. His responsibilities include developing global technologies and standards for smart surfaces, contributing to the advancement of innovative solutions within the automotive industry.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Brunard has a significant history with Faurecia, where he worked in various capacities from 2003 to 2017. His roles included Cockpit Module Leader from 2003 to 2006, Product Development Leader for the A515 instrument panel and door panel from 2006 to 2008, Kinematic Product Line Leader from 2008 to 2014, and 1st Inch Initiative Engineering Manager from 2014 to 2017. This diverse experience has equipped him with extensive knowledge in product development and engineering management.
Experience at Lear Corporation
Before joining Faurecia, Christophe Brunard worked at Lear Corporation as a Project Leader from 1994 to 1999. During his five years at Lear, he gained valuable experience in project management within the automotive sector, which laid the foundation for his future roles in product development and engineering.
Education and Qualifications
Christophe Brunard studied at Arts et Métiers ParisTech - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers, where he earned an Ingenieur Generaliste degree in Industrial Systems Engineering from 1989 to 1992. He furthered his education with a DEA in New Product Design from 1992 to 1993. This academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and product development.
Management and Leadership Skills
Brunard has extensive experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams within the automotive industry. His leadership skills are demonstrated through his ability to guide product experts in various fields, ensuring effective collaboration and innovation in the development of smart surfaces and related technologies.