Matthias Sileghem

Matthias Sileghem's work experience includes various roles in the automotive industry. Matthias is currently the Vice President of Customer Experience, Communications, and Public Affairs at Mazda Motor Europe since June 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Managing Director of Mazda Motor Belux from 2014 to 2021 and as the Commercial Director from 2013 to 2014.

Before joining Mazda, Sileghem held multiple positions at Alcopa, including Managing Director of Ssangyong Motors Middle Europe from 2010 to 2013, Managing Director of Business Development from 2010 to 2011, Managing Director of Alcopa Automotive Division Switzerland from 2007 to 2010, and Managing Director of Korean Motor Company - Hyundai Belux from 2000 to 2007.

Earlier in their career, Sileghem worked as the Sales Director for Beherman Auto - Mazda Belux at Mazda Motor Corporation from 1998 to 2000. Before that, they held the position of Regional Representative and Fleet Manager for Suzuki Belgium at Alcopa from 1993 to 1998.

Sileghem began their career as a Senior Consultant at Survey & Action in 1991 and as the Coordinator of Market Research for Volvo Cars Belgium and Volvo Cars Europe Marketing from 1990 to 1991.

Matthias Sileghem obtained a Master's degree in Management from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, completing their studies from 1987 to 1989. Prior to that, from 1982 to 1987, they earned a Master's degree in Sociale & Culturele Agogiek from the same institution.