Christophe Pottier
About Christophe Pottier
Christophe Pottier serves as the Vice President of Europe Sales at Murata, a position he has held since 2019. With a background in automotive and telecom industries, he emphasizes customer-centric strategies and team development.
Work at Murata
Christophe Pottier has been serving as Vice President Europe Sales at Murata since 2019, based in the Paris Area, France. In this role, he focuses on mid-term strategy and customer-centric approaches. Prior to this position, he held several key roles within the company, including Director Automotive Europe from 2017 to 2019 in Nürnberg, Germany, and Director Europe Telecom Infrastructure from 2010 to 2017 in France. He also served as Managing Director of Murata France from 2004 to 2009. His extensive experience at Murata spans over three decades, including a role as Global Account Manager from 1990 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Christophe Pottier studied Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology at two institutions. He achieved a Baccalaureat and later earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from 1985 to 1987. His educational background supports his specialization in long-term strategic planning within the automotive and telecom industries. Pottier emphasizes personal development of team members, reflecting his leadership approach, and possesses strong expertise in quality processes and finance management, particularly in profit and loss (P&L) management.
Background
Before joining Murata, Christophe Pottier worked at Comptoir Lyonnais des Métaux as an R&D Designer from 1988 to 1990 in Fontenay Tresigny. His career at Murata began in 1990, where he spent 14 years as a Global Account Manager in Paris. Pottier has a deep understanding of Asian business practices and strategies, which enhances his capability in managing global accounts across Europe, China, and the USA. His experience includes a focus on driving local teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Achievements
In his current role at Murata, Christophe Pottier plays a key role in leading global 5G initiatives. His leadership has been characterized by a focus on customer-centric strategies and the development of team members. Pottier's extensive experience in the automotive and telecom sectors has positioned him as a significant contributor to the company's strategic planning and execution.