PUNCH POWERTRAIN - Key Persons
Gaspar has been Punch Powertrain's Chief Technology Officer since 2020. His objectives are developing and executing the company's technology roadmap to meet the powertrain technology needs of automotive OEMs worldwide.
He gained broad experience in the Renault Groupe, where he held various roles from Head of Manufacturing and V-P Powertrain Programs Director to Executive Vice President of Global Product Engineering. Gaspar has led R&D organisations numbering 12,000 people. His expertise includes global automotive product development, process excellence, and lean manufacturing operations.
Gaspar holds a Master's Degree in Aeronautics from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Diploma in Advanced Management Program, Business Administration and Management from Harvard Business School.
Juan Carlos joined Punch Powertrain in 2020 and is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer. In this role, his priority is to execute the company's business strategy and plan by overseeing the operational functions.
Prior to his current role, Juan Carlos was active within Punch Powertrain as Chief Purchasing and Supply Chain Officer for over three years. He is currently still acting in this role, in addition to his COO position.
After having started his professional path as Production Control Manager in Nissan he focused his career in Purchasing, holding several key executive positions in international Tier 1 companies such as Valeo, Plastic Omnium and Faurecia Seating.
Juan Carlos earned his Master's in Engineering from the Monterrey Institute of Technology, and holds several postgraduate diplomas in management and operational excellence from INSEAD.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Joint Ventures CEO Punch Powertrain - Stellantis
Michel is Chief Executive Officer of the joint ventures between Punch Powertrain and Stellantis since 2022. He heads PSA e-Transmissions nv, Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions Assembly SAS and its Italian site.
He has built a strong track record for operational and transformation leadership in the automotive industry. Previously Michel was President French Operations/SVP OMDD Europe - Sustainability Officer Europe at Toyota Boshoku Europe. Prior roles included Product Line Managing Director for Torque Convertors, Dual Dry Clutch and Dual Wet Clutch transmission at Valeo, where he led 3,500 people globally.
Michel holds a Master's Degree in Engineering as well as post graduate diplomas in Applied Management for Technologies and Instrumentation, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Science, and Management from the University of Metz.
Sébastien joined Punch Powertrain in 2020 and is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer. In this role, his goal is to lead the company's expansion across global markets with innovative hybrid and electric vehicle propulsion solutions.
Prior to his current role, Sébastien was active within Punch Powertrain as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer and EV Propulsion Business President for over two years.
In addition to his vast experience in sales, operations and management, Sébastien's expertise are propulsion systems for electric cars. He was formerly Regional General Manager for Borg Warner's PowerDrive Systems business unit in Europe, driving the electrification of the product portfolio. Previously he had an extensive career with Valeo, holding regional leadership roles in China and South Korea.
Sébastien holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from E. I. T., Ingenieurs de Tours and an INSEAD Executive MBA in international business.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- in 2023 As Chief Financial Officer
Terence joined Punch Powertrain in 2023 as Chief Financial Officer. His objectives are leading company's global finance organization, developing and executing the financial strategies to drive profitable growth and deliver on overall financial objectives of the group. He also oversees enterprise risk Management and stakeholder management with financial partners.
Terence has built a strong track record in reengineering the finance function to support the business requirements. He joins Punch Powertrain from Envision AESC Group, Japan where he held the position of Executive Vice President of Finance and drove the financial processes around acquisitions, accomplishing smooth cross business integrations. Prior to this, Terence has held senior Finance positions within Johnson Controls, Lear, Delphi and Eaton, after starting his career as financial analyst at 3M.
Terence holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Webster University and has completed Executive Management programs from CEIBS and Michigan Ross School of Business.
Job Titles:
- Chief Human Resources Officer
Yves has been Punch Powertrain's Human Resources Director since 2011. He works on expanding our team with the best talent in the industry, and in this way, complements our growth strategy.
He acquired human resources experience in Robert Bosch where he drove their recruiting strategy, gathering the right professionals for the company's growth.