Dr.Jeff

Jean-François Rondeau

Innovation & Technology Director | International R&D

Career 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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%.
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).
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.
Nov 2002 - Mar 2004
Acoustic Engineer
Faurecia
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.

Core Competencies

AI Strategy R&D Leadership Product Innovation NVH & Acoustics Sustainable Mobility Change Management International Business Strategic Roadmaps