Christophe Lemaitre
About Christophe Lemaitre
Christophe Lemaitre serves as the R&D Director for Simulation & Testing at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2008. He has extensive experience in engineering and leadership, having previously held senior positions at Visteon and Plastic Omnium, and has led significant initiatives in data management and lab certification globally.
Work at Faurecia
Christophe Lemaitre has served as the R&D Director for Simulation & Testing at Faurecia since 2008. His role involves overseeing research and development activities related to simulation and testing processes. He is based in Brieres les Scellés and has contributed to the company's advancements in data management tools tailored for Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and testing data. Under his leadership, Faurecia has enhanced its testing capabilities and standardized CAE tools across various research and development sites.
Education and Expertise
Christophe Lemaitre holds a Master's degree in Engineering from Mines Douai, which he achieved in 1992. He has pursued further education in leadership and management at prestigious institutions. He studied Leadership at IPADE Business School in 2004 and at IESE Business School in 2002, both programs lasting 11 months. Additionally, he studied Change Management at CEPI Management in 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex engineering and testing projects.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Christophe Lemaitre worked at Visteon as a Senior Manager in Product Development from 2001 to 2008. Prior to that, he was a Team Leader in Innovation at Plastic Omnium from 1997 to 2001. His extensive experience in the automotive industry has equipped him with a strong foundation in product development and innovation management.
Achievements
Christophe Lemaitre has led significant initiatives in his career, including the certification of test labs in multiple countries such as France, Germany, Brazil, and China by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). He secured ISO 17025 accreditation for laboratories in France, Brazil, and China, ensuring compliance with international standards. He also achieved an 80% success rate for tests on the first attempt during Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) phases, and increased CAE Life Cycle Cost (LCC) services from 40% to 65%.