Forvia Executive and Leadership Team

Francisco Maciel, the Mexico Country Lead, Country Chief Financial Officer and GBS Director North América at Forvia, directs all financial planning and shared service operations across the North American region. Overseeing fiscal health, Maciel manages complex budgetary frameworks to support manufacturing sites producing interior systems and automotive electronics. This leadership role involves optimizing cost structures to maintain competitive margins while scaling production capacity for major automotive manufacturers. By integrating global business services, Francisco Maciel ensures operational efficiency across diverse manufacturing facilities. Maciel drives financial transparency and rigorous compliance standards, providing the necessary capital allocation for research and development initiatives. Through strategic oversight of regional assets, Maciel secures long-term stability for the North American business units. This executive function remains critical for sustaining the company's market position as a leader in automotive innovation and sustainable transportation technologies.

Anil Khandekar, the President (India) at Forvia, directs all regional operations and market expansion strategies within the Indian automotive sector. Overseeing local manufacturing and engineering teams, Khandekar ensures the seamless delivery of seating, interior systems, and lighting solutions to major automotive manufacturers. This leadership role involves aligning regional production capabilities with global sustainability goals, specifically focusing on electrification and hydrogen fuel systems. By fostering partnerships with local stakeholders, Anil Khandekar accelerates the adoption of advanced mobility technologies. Khandekar manages the integration of research and development centers to tailor automotive components for specific regional requirements. Through consistent operational excellence, Khandekar drives revenue growth and strengthens the company's footprint in emerging markets. This executive position requires constant coordination with global business units to maintain high standards of quality and innovation across all manufacturing sites in the region.

Yuya Ota, the President at Forvia, directs the overarching corporate strategy and global business unit alignment to ensure consistent growth across the mobility industry. Overseeing the integration of diverse automotive technologies, Ota manages the synergy between seating, interiors, and electronics divisions. This leadership role involves driving innovation in sustainable mobility, specifically targeting the development of materials with reduced carbon footprints. By coordinating with the board and other executive leaders, Yuya Ota establishes long-term objectives for electrification and hydrogen fuel systems. Ota monitors global market trends to pivot manufacturing focus toward high-demand automotive components. Through rigorous performance management, Ota ensures that all business units meet the stringent requirements of global automotive manufacturers. This executive function remains essential for maintaining the company's status as a premier supplier of advanced automotive components and lifecycle solutions on a worldwide scale.

Bruno Rias, the President, Clean Mobility & Senior VP, , Member of The American Board of Management (North America, North) at Forvia, directs the development and deployment of emission control technologies and hydrogen fuel systems. Overseeing the clean mobility business unit, Rias manages the transition toward sustainable transportation solutions for the North American market. This leadership role involves architecting technical roadmaps that align with global environmental standards and electrification goals. By collaborating with the American Board of Management, Bruno Rias ensures that regional manufacturing strategies support the company's broader mission of reducing carbon footprints. Rias drives the implementation of advanced engineering processes to enhance the efficiency of emission control components. Through strategic oversight of regional operations, Rias secures the company's competitive edge in the clean mobility sector. This executive position requires constant innovation to meet the evolving needs of major automotive manufacturers.