FORVIA announces the appointment of David Degrange as Executive Vice President of Sales & Program management

Press Release – 04th March 2025 – FORVIA announces the appointment of David Degrange as Executive Vice President of Sales & Program Management, effective March 1st, succeeding to Thorsten Muschal, who has taken over the Interiors business group. In this role, David will be responsible for driving global sales strategy, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of programs across all business groups. Based at FORVIA’s headquarters in France, he will report directly to Martin Fischer, CEO of FORVIA.

David Degrange brings extensive expertise in business development, program execution, and customer engagement, with a strong track record in leading high-performance teams and delivering strategic growth.

“I am delighted to welcome David Degrange back to FORVIA. His deep industry expertise, strong commercial acumen, and proven leadership will be key assets as we continue to strengthen our market position. Sales and Program Management play a critical role in driving our growth and operational excellence. With David’s leadership, I am confident we will further enhance our customer focus and deliver outstanding execution across our programs”
Martin FISCHER
CEO of FORVIA

David Degrange had been with FORVIA since 2005, with various leadership positions in sales, program management, and strategic business development. He holds an engineering degree from the Institut Supérieur de l’Automobile et des Transports (ISAT). With 26 years of experience in the automotive industry, he has held senior management roles with leading Tier 1 suppliers, including Valeo, Lear Corporation, Faurecia, and Garrett Motion.

David’s career has spanned multiple product lines, from exteriors and cockpit systems to powertrain technology. He has led worldwide transformation projects and strategic initiatives, focusing on customer management, operational efficiency, and complex, cross-functional execution on a global scale.

“I am honored to return to FORVIA at such a pivotal moment for the industry. The Group is at the forefront of innovation and transformation in sustainable mobility, and I look forward to working with our talented teams to accelerate growth, deepen customer partnerships, and drive long-term value creation.”
David DEGRANGE
EVP Sales & Program Management at FORVIA