Sébastien Buron
About Sébastien Buron
Sébastien Buron serves as the Division Deputy Vice President at Faurecia in Paris, France, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience within the company, having worked in various roles across different locations, including Shanghai, China.
Work at Faurecia
Sébastien Buron has held multiple positions at Faurecia since 2006. He currently serves as Division Deputy Vice President, a role he has occupied since 2021 in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Prior to this, he was the BU Director for Seat Structure Systems in Shanghai City, China, from 2018. His career at Faurecia includes roles such as Senior Acquisition Manager for the Mechanisms China Business Unit and CBU Director for French, Japanese, and Korean OEMs. Buron has also worked as a Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager in Shanghai, demonstrating his extensive experience within the company.
Education and Expertise
Sébastien Buron studied at Nantes Université, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education at Ecole Superieure de Vente, achieving a Master’s degree from 2006 to 2009. His academic background provides a foundation for his expertise in business management and acquisition strategies, particularly within the automotive industry.
Background
Buron began his career at Faurecia in 2006 as a Deputy Account Manager for OEM France, where he worked for two years. His early roles included positions in both Paris and the Greater Detroit Area, where he served as a PV Build Coordinator for two months in 2008. Over the years, he transitioned to various managerial roles in Shanghai, China, contributing to his extensive international experience.
Career Progression
Sébastien Buron has demonstrated significant career progression at Faurecia. He transitioned from Deputy Account Manager to Senior Program Manager and later to Senior Acquisition Manager within a span of several years. His roles have encompassed various aspects of business development and program management, particularly focusing on the Mechanisms China BU and seat structure systems. This trajectory highlights his adaptability and growth within the organization.