FORVIA Elevates AI Executive to Executive Committee

Event summary

FORVIA appoints Raphaël Viard, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, to its Executive Committee, reporting directly to CEO Martin Fischer.
Viard joined FORVIA in August 2025 and has since accelerated digital and AI integration across the company.
Viard brings over 20 years of experience in digital transformation from roles at Alstom, SNCF, Saint-Gobain, and Bouygues Construction.
FORVIA aims to leverage AI as a key driver of competitiveness, operational performance, and value creation under its IGNITE transformation roadmap.

The big picture

FORVIA's appointment of Raphaël Viard to its Executive Committee underscores the growing strategic importance of AI in the automotive industry. As a global technology supplier with over 137,500 employees and 26.2 billion euros in revenue in 2025, FORVIA is positioning itself to leverage AI for operational agility and innovation. This move aligns with broader industry trends where digital transformation and AI are becoming critical for competitiveness and value creation.

What we're watching

AI Integration: How FORVIA will scale AI capabilities across its business groups and whether it can maintain its technology leadership in the automotive sector.
Execution Risk: The pace at which FORVIA can implement its IGNITE transformation roadmap and achieve measurable value from its AI initiatives.
Competitive Positioning: Whether FORVIA's focus on AI and digital technologies will differentiate it from competitors in the automotive supply chain.