Faurecia Names New Executive Vice President For North American Region

Faurecia Names New EVP For North American Region

Effective Dec. 13, Nik Endrud is appointed EVP for North America and joins the Faurecia Executive Committee.

Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, has named Nik Endrud as executive vice president of North America. In his new role, Endrud will be directly responsible and accountable for the sustainable development of the business in North America. He will join the Faurecia Executive Committee, reporting directly to Faurecia CEO Patrick Koller. 

“With a background in customer management, operational excellence and a strong industrial knowhow, Nik will focus on a profitable growth strategy in North America,” said Koller. “His previous experience as head of North America’s Seating division and Global Business Development, Product Strategy & Innovation roles within Faurecia give him the expertise needed to lead the Region. I’m very pleased to welcome him back to the Group.” 

Endrud was previously group vice president and general manager for Tenneco’s global Ride Control business.  Prior to Tenneco, he spent 13 years at Faurecia in significant Management positions. 

Endrud holds an engineering degree from Duke University, North Carolina.

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