Desireé Figueroa

Jean-Luc Desire is a seasoned leader in business development and operational performance with extensive experience in the automotive and heavy industry sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development for Europe at Noregon Systems and an Advisory Board Member at BytEdge, Inc., Jean-Luc also operates as a consultant for JLD Impact, where strategic methodologies have been applied to enhance company valuations. Previously, Jean-Luc held the position of CEO at Haldex, leading a €600M global organization, and served as Vice President at Tenneco and WABCO, achieving significant sales and EBIT improvements. Early career roles included marketing and project management positions at Peugeot and its parent company, PSA Peugeot Citroën, where Jean-Luc contributed to innovative product developments and operational efficiencies. Academic credentials include an Executive MBA from HEC Paris and an engineering degree in Physics from CentraleSupélec.