Jean-François Rondeau
Innovation & Technology Director | International R&DCareer Path
Sep 2025 - Present
Group Technology & Standards Director | AI Sponsor
Trèves Group (Paris)
Leading the group's technology standardization and sponsoring Artificial Intelligence initiatives across the organization.
Leading the group's technology standardization and sponsoring Artificial Intelligence initiatives across the organization.
Jan 2023 - Aug 2025
Product Line Engineering Director
Trèves Group (Paris)
Driven global customer program engineering and technical strategy. Led strategic roadmaps and spearheaded cross-functional innovation projects, particularly in sustainable mobility, improving productivity and quality.
Driven global customer program engineering and technical strategy. Led strategic roadmaps and spearheaded cross-functional innovation projects, particularly in sustainable mobility, improving productivity and quality.
Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
Innovation Director
Faurecia (Paris)
Directed customer innovation and experience strategies. Partnered with leadership on project prioritization and influenced strategic decision-making to drive organizational advancements.
Directed customer innovation and experience strategies. Partnered with leadership on project prioritization and influenced strategic decision-making to drive organizational advancements.
Aug 2020 - Jan 2023
General Manager
Faurecia Creo Dynamics (Sweden)
Scaled Creo Dynamics through strategic OEM platform development. Expanded core expertise into non-automotive markets (aeronautics & consumer goods) and ensured robust integration with Faurecia standards.
Scaled Creo Dynamics through strategic OEM platform development. Expanded core expertise into non-automotive markets (aeronautics & consumer goods) and ensured robust integration with Faurecia standards.
Jul 2018 - Jul 2020
Product Line Director
Faurecia (Immersive Sound Experience)
Led strategic sales and technical plans. Achieved profitability targets and garnered industry recognition (Shanghai Auto Show, German Innovation Award).
Led strategic sales and technical plans. Achieved profitability targets and garnered industry recognition (Shanghai Auto Show, German Innovation Award).
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Global Technology Manager
Faurecia (Shanghai, China)
Established division-wide strategy for Acoustics (NVH) and Materials. Implemented development tools that accelerated cycles by 15% and decreased prototype production by 30%.
Established division-wide strategy for Acoustics (NVH) and Materials. Implemented development tools that accelerated cycles by 15% and decreased prototype production by 30%.
May 2014 - May 2016
Materials Development Manager
Faurecia (Mouzon)
Managed experts in the upstream development of semi-finished products: textiles, non-woven carpets, and NVH materials (porous media & acoustic barriers).
Managed experts in the upstream development of semi-finished products: textiles, non-woven carpets, and NVH materials (porous media & acoustic barriers).
Mar 2004 - May 2014
Acoustic Manager France
Faurecia
Led the acoustic team using specialized simulation tools to support R&D, innovation, and sales in developing acoustic comfort solutions.
Led the acoustic team using specialized simulation tools to support R&D, innovation, and sales in developing acoustic comfort solutions.
Nov 2002 - Mar 2004
Acoustic Engineer
Faurecia
Specialist in Ray Tracing Methods and Porous Media for noise and vibration control.
Specialist in Ray Tracing Methods and Porous Media for noise and vibration control.
1999 - 2002
PhD in Acoustics
CSTB / Université du Maine
Research on aircraft noise prediction in dwellings. Developed models combining geometric acoustics and modal analysis for sound transmission through windows.
Research on aircraft noise prediction in dwellings. Developed models combining geometric acoustics and modal analysis for sound transmission through windows.
Core Competencies
AI Strategy
R&D Leadership
Product Innovation
NVH & Acoustics
Sustainable Mobility
Change Management
International Business
Strategic Roadmaps