Member of the Executive Committee of Plastic Omnium since May 13th 2023, Gérald Mentil is appointed President & CEO of the Lighting Division as of October 1st 2023.
In October 2022, following VLS and AMLS Osram’s acquisitions, Plastic Omnium created its new Lighting division dedicated to automotive lighting. This division allows the Group to be present throughout the lighting value chain and to meet the growing demand from manufacturers for integrated exterior systems.
Gérald Mentil spent his entire career in the automotive industry, within the FORVIA Group, where he held various management positions covering in Europe, in Asia, Americas and Africa, such as Vice President of Emerging Markets, Vice President of Global Operations and Quality and, more recently, Vice President of Seating Components.
