Florent de la Gastine

Florent de la Gastine is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product development and engineering management, currently serving as Vice President of World Class Product Development at Cooper Standard since December 2002. Under this role, Florent has implemented engineering improvements resulting in a 30% performance increase over three years, a significant reduction in physical testing, and a substantial decrease in the engineering budget. Prior to this, Florent held various positions within Cooper Standard, including Sr. Director of R&D Sealing Europe, managing a team of 120 across multiple countries, and Director of R&D France, focusing on technology and innovation strategies. Earlier career experience includes roles at WILO SALMSON France and PSA Peugeot Citroën, emphasizing project management and business development in the automotive industry. Florent holds an engineering degree in mechanical engineering from Icam - Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers.