Didier Gaillot

Didier Gaillot has extensive experience in the aerospace and automotive industries, currently serving as the Industrial Director at Howmet Aerospace since November 2012, where responsibilities include the fabrication of self-locking nuts with a workforce of 650. Prior roles include Plant Manager at Howmet Aerospace overseeing investment casting operations, and Aerospace BU Manager at Alcoa Fastening Systems focusing on the manufacturing of self-locking nuts. Previous experience also includes positions at APM Group & Valfond as Product Manager for iron and aluminum casting in automotive production, Project Manager at Filtrauto managing filter assembly projects, and Research Department Manager at John Crane overseeing automotive water pump sealing systems. Didier Gaillot holds an Engineering Degree in Mechanics from Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et d'Aérotechnique and a specialized Degree in Mechanics and Manufacturing from Université de Poitiers.