Head of Public Affairs France

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matters to people.

Responsibilities

• Government and Institutional Affairs

  Develop and maintain high-level relationships with ministries, government administrations, members of parliament, French public authorities and other key public institutions. Represent FORVIA in interactions with policymakers and contribute to the Group’s positioning on priority regulatory and industrial matters. Prepare and coordinate institutional meetings, site visits, parliamentary hearings and engagements with public stakeholders.

• Regulatory Monitoring and Advocacy

  Monitor French and European regulatory developments that may impact the Group’s activities. Prepare impact assessments, position papers, briefing notes and recommendations for senior management. Contribute to advocacy initiatives related to industrial policy, competitiveness, decarbonization, industrial sovereignty and public support mechanisms.

• Industry Association Management

  Lead relationships with industry associations relevant to FORVIA, including the French Automotive Platform (PFA) and related organizations. Coordinate the Group’s participation in industry working groups and collective sector initiatives. Advocate FORVIA’s positions in discussions relating to the automotive industry and European policies.

• Strategic Business Support

  Support strategic Group projects requiring institutional or regulatory engagement. Advise Business, Communications, Investor Relations and Executive Management teams on public affairs matters. Contribute to the development of FORVIA’s institutional narrative and stakeholder engagement strategy.

• External Representation

  Enhance FORVIA’s visibility and institutional credibility across public, industrial and academic ecosystems. Represent the Group at conferences, industry events, think tanks and public policy forums. Build and maintain a strong network of stakeholders and influencers in support of the Group’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise with at least 7 years of experience in public affairs and in French and European institutional environments.
• Excellent understanding of industrial policy, regulatory frameworks, and competitiveness issues.
• Proven ability to develop and implement advocacy, stakeholder engagement and institutional representation strategies.
• Outstanding drafting, communication and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience working in international and matrix organisations.

Benefits

• Access to extensive training programs with over 22 hours of online and in-person sessions through FORVIA University.
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural, inclusive environment with gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Commitment to carbon neutrality with SBTi Net‑Zero certification and focus on circular economy.
• Career growth opportunities within the world’s largest automotive supplier network.