Karim Chaiblaine
About Karim Chaiblaine
Karim Chaiblaine is the Vice President of the Cockpit of the Future North America Platform at Faurecia Group, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in strategic management, sourcing, and business development, having held various leadership roles in companies such as Keolis Group and SNCF.
Work at Faurecia
Karim Chaiblaine currently serves as the Vice President of the Cockpit of the Future North America Platform at Faurecia Group. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's strategic direction in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he has developed and implemented partnership strategies by evaluating various transaction options. Chaiblaine is also a member of Faurecia’s Group Leadership Committee, which comprises the top 200 leaders within the organization. His responsibilities include managing external ecosystems, including startups, to create innovative solutions that enhance user experience.
Previous Experience at Keolis Group
Before joining Faurecia, Karim Chaiblaine worked at Keolis Group as the Managing Director for the Middle East from 2013 to 2017. During his four years in Abu Dhabi, UAE, he was responsible for overseeing operations and driving business development initiatives in the region. His leadership in this role contributed to the growth and expansion of Keolis' services in the Middle East.
Education and Expertise
Karim Chaiblaine has an extensive educational background. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where he focused on Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Management. He also holds an MBA from London Business School and another MBA from Columbia Business School. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science (MSc) from ESIREM - Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieurs Numérique et Matériaux and a Master's degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain from EIPM - The European Institute of Purchasing Management. His academic foundation is complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Université Paris Cité.
Career History and Roles
Karim Chaiblaine has held various significant positions throughout his career. He served as the Purchasing Director at Faurecia from 2000 to 2006 and as a Senior Advisor for Strategy and International Development at SNCF from 2006 to 2013. His early career included a role as an Upstream Purchasing Engineer at Thales from 1997 to 2000. In these roles, he managed large teams and budgets, demonstrating his capabilities in sourcing, business development, and strategic management.
Leadership and Strategic Contributions
Chaiblaine has a proven track record in leadership and strategic contributions across various sectors. He has led divisions of up to 350 people and managed budgets totaling €2 billion. His expertise includes negotiating technology deals focused on new business models and intellectual property. He has also led change management initiatives in multicultural environments and driven continuous improvement in operational businesses.