Dr. Alexander Van Laack
About Dr. Alexander Van Laack
Dr. Alexander Van Laack serves as the President of Americas at Faurecia Clarion Electronics, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, with a strong background in engineering, business, and leadership across various international roles.
Work at Faurecia
Dr. Alexander Van Laack has held several key positions at Faurecia, currently serving as President Americas for Faurecia Clarion Electronics since 2021. His previous roles include Vice President of Sales for Faurecia Clarion Electronics in North America and Director of Consumer Intelligence for the Cockpit of the Future. He also worked as Director for the Cockpit of the Future in North America and as a Partner in the same initiative. His tenure at Faurecia has spanned various leadership roles focused on innovation and consumer intelligence within the automotive sector.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Van Laack has a robust educational background, having earned a Ph.D. in Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, where he studied Perceived Quality. He also holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and Engineering from the same institution. Additionally, he studied Computer Engineering at RWTH Aachen University. This combination of technical and business education equips him with a unique perspective in the automotive industry, enabling him to bridge the gap between engineering and management.
Background
Dr. Alexander Van Laack began his career as a Research Engineer at Ford Motor Company, where he worked for four years. He then transitioned to Visteon Corporation, where he held various roles including Manager of User Interaction and Technical Design and Leader of Advanced HMI Europe. Before joining Faurecia, he worked at Ziegler-Instruments GmbH as a Development Engineer. His diverse experience across different companies and roles has contributed to his interdisciplinary and intercultural management style.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dr. Van Laack has demonstrated a strong ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and drive innovation in the automotive sector. His visionary approach has been particularly impactful in global automotive programs and projects. His leadership roles at Faurecia have focused on advancing consumer intelligence and enhancing user interaction within automotive technology, reflecting his commitment to integrating technical expertise with business strategy.