Francois Schoentgen

Francois Schoentgen has had extensive work experience in various companies and roles. Francois started their career in 1998 at Mannesmann VDO Automotive, where they held various sales and marketing management positions. In 2000, they joined Feller Consult SA as an administrator. Francois then moved on to Siemens AG in 2001, where they worked in business development and customer segment roles. In 2007, they joined Continental and held several leadership positions within the Powertrain Division, including Head of Business Unit Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket China. In 2019, they joined Vitesco Technologies as Head of Aftermarket. Francois later became Country Head Germany and Belgium at Plastic Omnium before taking on the role of Senior Vice President Brand and Portfolio Management at Zumtobel Lighting in 2020.

Francois Schoentgen's education history includes the following:

- In 2011, they attended INSEAD for an executive development program called "Building the Business: Strategies for Asia Pacific Programme."

- From 2004 to 2005, they studied at Vlerick Business School for the Siemens Regional Management Development Program (S4), an international management development program.

- In 1993 and 1994, they attended NEOMA Business School, where they obtained a degree in Business Administration through the CESEM F/D program.

- From 1990 to 1992, they studied at ESB Business School, Reutlingen University, and obtained a degree in Business Administration.

- In 1989 and 1990, they attended Lycée Carnot Paris for a Classe Preparatoire HEC program focused on economics.

- From 1977 to 1989, they studied at Lycee Francais de Belgique and obtained a Baccalaureat degree, with a specialization in economics.