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FORVIA appoints Pierre-André de Chalendar as Chairman of the Board

Shareholders of FORVIA approved all resolutions at the combined general meeting, appointing Pierre-André de Chalendar as Chairman.

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What Happened

FORVIA held its combined general meeting today at the Group's headquarters under the chairmanship of Michel de Rosen. All resolutions were adopted. Pierre-André de Chalendar was appointed as Board Member for a four-year term, following Michel de Rosen’s resignation. The Board subsequently elected de Chalendar as Chairman and granted Michel de Rosen the title of Honorary Chairman.

“I thank our shareholders for approving all resolutions presented today. As my term as Chairman comes to an end, I express my deep gratitude for the trust you have placed in me over these ten years - years of significant transformation and collective ambition. I leave with full confidence in the Group’s future. FORVIA is in very good hands with Martin Fischer as CEO and Pierre-André de Chalendar as”
— Michel de Rosen, outgoing Chairman
“I would like to warmly thank the shareholders for their trust in appointing me as a Board Member, as well as the Board Members for electing me as Chairman. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Michel de Rosen for his decade of dedicated leadership and the remarkable work he has accomplished in accompanying the transformation of FORVIA. He leaves the Group on solid foundations. I undertak”
— Pierre-André de Chalendar, new Chairman of the Board
Upcoming events
  • July 31st, 2026: announcement of H1 results 2026
  • November 2nd, 2026: announcement of Q3 sales 2026

Why this matters

The leadership change at a major automotive supplier marks a transition after ten years under Michel de Rosen, with the new chairman expressing commitment to unlock the group's potential amid industry transformation.

Terms in This Story

Combined general meeting
A meeting of shareholders that combines several types of resolutions, such as appointment of directors and approval of financial statements.
Board of Directors
The group of individuals elected to represent shareholders and oversee the management of a corporation.
Honorary Chairman
A title given to a former chairman in recognition of their service, often without executive powers.
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