Mathieu Willer
About Mathieu Willer
Mathieu Willer serves as the General Manager of the Business Unit at Faurecia, where he has been leading the Lightweight Solutions division since 2020. He has extensive experience in manufacturing and operations management, having held various leadership roles at Faurecia and Valeo over the past two decades.
Current Role at Faurecia
Mathieu Willer currently serves as the General Manager of the Business Unit at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads the Lightweight Solutions Business Unit, focusing on the production of structural parts, external panels, and composite components for automotive battery packs. His leadership is instrumental in driving the unit's strategic direction and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Mathieu Willer has extensive experience at Faurecia, where he held multiple key positions. He served as Plant General Manager from 2005 to 2008 in Région de Mulhouse, followed by a role as Division Manufacturing Director for one year in 2015 in Région de Paris. He then transitioned to Operations Director and Business Line Director from 2016 to 2020 in Région de Saint-Malo. His diverse roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and operations within the automotive sector.
Career at Valeo
Before his tenure at Faurecia, Mathieu Willer worked at Valeo in various capacities. He was the Plant General Manager in Région de Poitiers for one year in 2003 to 2004. His experience at Valeo also includes roles as Purchaser from 1993 to 1995, Production Director from 1998 to 2002, APU Manager from 1995 to 1998, and Supply Chain Director for one year in 2002 to 2003. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in supply chain management and production processes.
Education and Professional Development
Mathieu Willer studied at Ecole nationale supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne, where he achieved a Diplôme d'ingénieur with Mention Très Bien from 1987 to 1991. He has also pursued further education at INSEAD CEDEP since 1994. Additionally, he has been studying Supply Chain Management at APICS since 2003, where he achieved the CPIM certification in Production and Inventory Management. This educational background supports his expertise in engineering and operations management.