WionDrive News Desk 
Jean-Michel Verdier has assumed the position of Managing Director at Continental Engineering Services (CES) as of September 1, 2023. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in the automotive industry, Verdier succeeds Dr. Christoph Falk-Gierlinger, who spent three years with Continental. With over two decades in the automotive sector, Verdier brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, having previously held leadership positions at Lear and Faurecia before joining Continental in 2020.
Proven Leadership Abilities
During his tenure at Continental, Jean-Michel Verdier led the worldwide R&D organization for the Wheel Brake Solutions segment. In this role, he demonstrated strong leadership capabilities by successfully managing projects and large global teams with complex footprints. His ability to drive operational excellence and efficiency played a pivotal role in achieving the segment’s goals.
Continental’s Perspective
Gilles Mabire, CTO at Continental Automotive, expressed enthusiasm for Verdier’s appointment, stating, “We are excited to have Jean-Michel Verdier lead Continental Engineering Services into its next phase of growth and innovation. His extensive experience, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to collaboration make him the ideal candidate to steer CES towards further success in the future, taking the excellent work of his predecessor Christoph Falk-Gierlinger to the next level.”
With a global workforce of approximately 2,800 employees distributed across 21 locations, CES offers expertise in automated driving, chassis and brakes, information management and connectivity, driveline electrification, and multimodal mobility services.
CES provides a comprehensive service portfolio encompassing development, product supply, integration, and consulting services. This positions the company as an ideal partner for addressing complex technical challenges in both the automotive and industrial sectors.
