Franck Lesigne

Franck LESIGNE currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Piaget since October 2023. Franck previously held the role of Managing Director at BAUD Industries from November 2018 to August 2023, where significant business development was achieved with a nearly 40% increase in turnover and strong diversification of activities. Franck has extensive experience in R&D and innovation, having worked as the R&D and Innovation Director at NTN Europe, overseeing a €25 million budget and 200 personnel, and as CEO of NTN Rolamentos do Brasil, managing operations amid challenging economic conditions. Franck also held various positions at NTN Europe, including R&D Director and Automotive Engineering General Manager, and began a career at SNR Roulements, focusing on production management and automotive project management. Educational qualifications include a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Mechanical Engineering from Université de Technologie de Compiègne and a Master of Science in Mechanical Computer Aided Engineering from the University of Strathclyde.