Frantisek Palacky

Frantisek Palacky is an experienced professional in the automotive engineering sector, currently serving as the Head of Customer Quality Management and Laboratory at Vitesco Technologies since September 2019, where responsibilities include overseeing customer quality and warranty return processes. Prior to this role, Frantisek held various positions at Valeo from August 2017 to September 2019, including R&D Operations Manager focused on Rain/Light sensors, and Project Manager for P1 projects. Frantisek's earlier experience at Varroc Lighting Systems from July 2008 to July 2017 involved leading Design Cost Reduction Management initiatives, supervising collaboration with Tomas Bata University, and overseeing mechanical design for automotive lighting. Frantisek began a career in product engineering at Visteon and holds multiple degrees from Tomas Bata University in Zlín, including a Master's degree in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology.