Olivier Valade
About Olivier Valade
Olivier Valade serves as the Group Operations Costing Director at Faurecia, bringing extensive experience in finance and operations management across various regions. He has held several key positions within Faurecia and previously worked at ALSTOM TRANSPORT and EY, focusing on financial control, compliance, and M&A activities.
Current Role at Faurecia
Olivier Valade serves as the Group Operations Costing Director at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Nanterre, Île-de-France, France. In this role, he focuses on overseeing costing operations within the organization, contributing to financial efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Olivier Valade has held multiple positions at Faurecia over the years. He worked as CFO Korea for Faurecia Clean Mobility from 2009 to 2014 in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea, and later as CFO Asia from 2014 to 2019 in Shanghai City, China. He also served as CFO/VP Finance for Faurecia Clarion Electronics from 2019 to 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. His roles involved significant financial oversight and strategic management.
Educational Background
Olivier Valade obtained a Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance from DECF, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, he earned an Engineer’s Degree from Ecole centrale de Lyon, completing his studies from 1994 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and operations.
Expertise in Financial Management
Olivier Valade possesses extensive expertise in internal control and compliance, ensuring adherence to financial regulations throughout his career. He has a strong focus on industrial and programs/R&D controlling, which contributes to profitability and cash improvement. His experience also includes implementing shared services and enhancing SAP systems.
Career Prior to Faurecia
Before joining Faurecia, Olivier Valade worked at ALSTOM TRANSPORT as a Contract Control Manager from 1997 to 1999 in Seoul, South Korea. He also served as a Financial Auditor at EY from 1999 to 2004 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. These roles helped shape his financial acumen and operational expertise.