Talal Kakish
About Talal Kakish
Talal Kakish is the President of North America Faurecia Seating, with extensive experience in the automotive industry and a strong background in mergers and acquisitions. He has held various leadership roles at companies such as Methode Electronics, Aptiv, and Calsonic Kansei Corporation, and possesses expertise in business culture transformation and strategic partnership development.
Current Role at Faurecia
Talal Kakish serves as the President of North America for Faurecia Seating, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the North American market, focusing on enhancing the company's seating solutions. His leadership is pivotal in driving growth and innovation in the automotive seating sector.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current role, Talal Kakish was the President of Americas for Faurecia Clarion Electronics and Global Leader for Faurecia Display Technologies from 2019 to 2021. His tenure involved managing operations and strategic direction for the Americas region, contributing to the integration of advanced technologies in automotive displays.
Professional Background
Talal Kakish has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked in various leadership roles. He was the Corporate Vice President at Methode Electronics from 2008 to 2017, where he led the North American Automotive division. His career also includes a decade at Aptiv as a Senior Sales Manager and a role at Calsonic Kansei Corporation as Vice President of Business Development.
Education and Expertise
Talal Kakish holds a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Finance and Business Administration and an MBA in International Business and Finance, both from Wayne State University. His educational background supports his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, business culture transformation, and strategic partnership development.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his corporate roles, Talal Kakish co-founded and owned multiple mobile home parks across North Carolina, Michigan, and Florida since 2016. He also co-founded Motor City Café, where he was instrumental in developing financial and marketing strategies until the business was sold in 2007.