Jean-Luc Terrasse Appointed CEO of Valeo Light Division and Group Executive Vice President
Valeo names Jean-Luc Terrasse, a veteran with over 30 years of experience, to lead its Light Division and serve as Group Executive Vice President.
- 30+
- €20.9 billion (2025)
What Happened
Valeo has appointed Jean-Luc Terrasse as CEO of its Light Division and Group Executive Vice President, effective July 1, 2026. He brings over 30 years of industrial experience across Europe and South America to the role.
“The LIGHT division plays a key role in our strategic plan ELEVATE 2028, through its road map towards profitable growth and the promise of a safer mobility. Jean-Luc has extensive knowledge of the market and a deep knowledge of Valeo’s culture and industrial excellence.”
Terrasse began his career at Valeo in 1989 and has held various senior executive roles in operations, product development, and commercial leadership. He also worked for Alstom Grid, Johnson Controls Automotive, and Safran.
Why this matters
This leadership change is part of Valeo's ELEVATE 2028 strategy to drive profitable growth and advance safer mobility through its lighting division.
Terms in This Story
- ELEVATE 2028
- Valeo's strategic plan focusing on profitable growth and safer mobility.
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