Didier Senechal
About Didier Senechal
Didier Senechal serves as the Sales Director for a large industrial and international group at Faurecia, where he has been instrumental in driving growth and sustainability in the Acoustics and Soft Trim division since 2018. His extensive experience includes roles as Account Manager and Program Manager at Faurecia, as well as a background in quality engineering.
Current Position at Faurecia
Didier Senechal serves as the Sales Director for the Large Industrial & International Group at Faurecia. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the Acoustics and Soft Trim division. His role involves developing and executing sales strategies for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across various regions, including France, the UK, the US, and Asia.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Didier Senechal has extensive experience at Faurecia, having worked in various capacities over an 11-year period. He began as a Program Manager from 1997 to 2006, followed by a role as Account Manager from 2007 to 2018. In these roles, he played a significant part in positioning the Acoustics and Soft Trim division for growth and sustainability, as well as leading the restructuring of the sales organization.
Education and Expertise
Didier Senechal completed his education at Lycée Marie Curie in Nogent sur Oise, where he achieved a Graduate Bac E in Math & Technology between 1982 and 1985. He furthered his studies at the Institut Supérieur de Mécanique de Paris, obtaining a Diplôme d'Ingénieur in Calcul de Structure from 1988 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and sales within the automotive sector.
Role at UTAC CERAM
Before his tenure at Faurecia, Didier Senechal worked at UTAC CERAM as a Quality Engineer and Group Leader in vehicle testing and homologation in 1994. His role lasted for seven months and involved overseeing quality assurance processes within the automotive testing environment.
Achievements in Sales and Strategy
Didier Senechal has successfully positioned the Acoustics and Soft Trim division for long-term growth in a complex international B2B environment. He played a key role in securing acquisitions in the B/C segments by leveraging market trend anticipation and customer intimacy through various innovation projects. Additionally, he led the recruitment and development of a team of 12 sales managers and engineers, enhancing the sales organization's capabilities.