Vanessa Picron, IFP School graduate, appointed Chief Technology Officer at Forvia

13 October 2025
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On September 15, Vanessa Picron, a graduate of IFP School's Energy and Powertrains program (class of 1997), was appointed Chief Technology Officer of Forvia.

 

In her new role, Ms. Picron will be responsible for strengthening Forvia's innovation strategy by anticipating future technological trends in the automotive sector. With this in mind, she will focus on developing competitive innovation ecosystems to support the company's innovation roadmaps. She will also oversee intellectual property strategy and performance.

“I am truly honored and delighted to take on the role of Chief Technology Officer at Forvia. I look forward to working with all the teams to accelerate our innovation strategy, anticipate tomorrow's technologies, and strengthen our leadership in the field of sustainable mobility,” she said.

IFP School would like to congratulate her on this wonderful appointment!