Gilles Ofcard

Gilles Ofcard has extensive experience in the aerospace and automotive sectors, currently serving as the SKF Aerospace Director of Operations in Europe since 2007, overseeing five factories in France, the UK, and Italy with a combined workforce of 1,500 and a turnover of €250 million. Prior to this role, Gilles was the Factory Manager and Managing Director of SKF Aeroengine Valenciennes, managing 550 personnel and achieving a turnover of €100 million. Additional experience includes serving as Business Excellence Manager for the Automotive Division, where responsibilities spanned 38 factories worldwide. Gilles' career at SKF Groupe began in 1989 and included various managerial roles. Educational credentials include an Accelerated Development Programme from London Business School, a degree in Controlling and Strategy from IFG/ICG, and an engineering degree from Arts et Métiers - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers.