Francois van der Wielen

Francois van der Wielen is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in sales and engineering within the automotive sector. Currently serving as Head of Product Sales Management and Vice President of Global Sales at Vitesco Technologies since October 2019, Francois previously held key leadership positions at Continental and Delphi, where responsibilities included driving commercial vehicle business growth, developing strategic plans, and managing teams across multiple global locations. Notable achievements include directing worldwide powertrain business growth, piloting fuel injection equipment development, and successfully launching innovative technologies. With an MBA from Indiana University and a degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Liège, Francois brings a blend of technical expertise and strategic acumen to the industry.