Testimonials

Fabrice is an excellent thinker, broad minded and creative. His strong international exposure combined with deeper understanding of organizational needs and local culture makes him unique and successful. His accurate reading of the market, takes him beyond the finance domain and contribute to debuting / growth of his organization in different countries. As a true partner he did not hesitate to be complimenting, understanding and be critical where required. Highly target oriented, once he takes up a task, one can be rest assured that it would be delivered on time, period. He could achieve this with a remarkable feature to adapt to varying cultures of countries he had worked from west to east, by fostering strong relationships. A true pleasure to work with and looking forward for more. Best wishes.

Shyam Prasad MV - CEO @ Profaids Consulting | Next Generation Internal Audit - GRC with Operations and Forensic expertise CEO

Since joining Valeo in 2008, Fabrice has held various high-level positions within the Finance Department of Valeo in various Asian countries.

Fabrice is a seasoned finance professional with a strong command of all the skills required of a financial controller in a highly competitive industry.

Fabrice is also a determined manager, results oriented and endowed with exceptional leadership and outstanding organizational skills. I have witnessed this on numerous occasions when appointing him to challenging positions where key objectives were either to build new engaged teams and implement rigorous financial procedures and methods or to manage complex projects in multicultural environments.
As former Valeo Group CFO (between 2010 and 2023), I definitely recommend Fabrice for any position he will pursue.

Robert Charvier - Valeo Group Chief Financial Officer

I recommend Fabrice for any finance-related role. I had the pleasure of working with him for more than ten years as the head of my regional finance team, and during that time, he consistently demonstrated exceptional competence and a deep understanding of complex financial subjects.

Fabrice possesses a strong technical foundation and a remarkable ability to manage multiple intricate projects simultaneously. His expertise spans a wide range of areas crucial to regional finance, including taxation across various countries, audit procedures, customs regulations, accounting rules, financial reporting, and the establishment of a regional shared service center. He navigated these diverse challenges with skill and precision, always delivering high-quality results.

Fabrice is an asset to any team, and I am confident he will be a valuable addition to any organization. His dedication, knowledge, and problem-solving abilities make him a highly effective finance professional.

Ali Ordoobadi - Valeo Group VP Business Development China Transplants

I have had the opportunity to work with Fabrice for many years, in particular in his capacity as a Compliance Champion. I was able to observe his genuine interest in compliance matters, his sound understanding of the associated challenges and internal policies, and his consistent attention to adhering to the applicable rules.

His contribution was appreciated and reflected a strong sense of responsibility.

Catherine Delhaye Kulich - Valeo Group Chief Ethics, Compliance and Data Protection Officer

It was a privilege to collaborate with Fabrice over seven years as Valeo Group’s APAC Tax Head. A technical expert in international tax (transfer pricing, reorganizations, intragroup flows), he delivered precise, strategic solutions for APAC initiatives. Fabrice balances proactivity -supporting audits and urgent projects - with the courage to challenge decisions conflicting with the Group’s interests. He’s an exceptional communicator, adept at bridging cultural and operational gaps. Together, we built strong tax teams in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia; he champions his team fiercely while holding them accountable. Combining integrity, expertise, and cultural intelligence, Fabrice thrives in global environments. He’s an asset to any team navigating complex tax landscapes.

Winnie Geng - Valeo Asia Pacific and China Region Tax Director 

I was very much happy to work with Fabrice san as he has well balance between emotion and logic which I believe is core competencies for excellent leaders. Demonstrated Leadership Behaviors consist of five elements, which are Ethics, Execute, Energize, Envision, and Edge. He has not only full expertise and experiences on Finance but good enough leadership behaviors. If you ask me if I would like to work with him, I will say, absolutely yes.

Minoru Shinohara - Valeo Japan Human Resources Director

Fabrice has been my direct manager at Valeo for over two years, and working under his leadership has been an invaluable experience. He is an exceptional leader highly meticulous, well-structured in providing direction, and result oriented.

His unwavering support enabled me to successfully overcome several backlog projects at Valeo/Ichikoh Indonesia, ensuring smooth execution and impactful results.

It has been an honor to be part of his team, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to learn from him.

Stanley Naibaho - Valeo Indonesia Country Finance & Tax Manager  

I highly recommend Fabrice, a very strong finance professional with extensive experience in Asia, particularly in Korea, Japan, and Thailand.

His expertise in managing complex projects like transferring accounting shared service centers across different countries, along with his knowledge in project pricing, greenfield initiatives, financial systems, treasury management, and taxation, has been a significant asset to our company, especially in the automotive sector with its tight margins.

What truly sets Fabrice apart is his ability to adapt to diverse and demanding cultural environments while maintaining a strategic vision.

Extremely dedicated and able to overtake all challenges, he has successfully united multicultural teams around common goals, creating a collaborative and productive work environment.

Clement des Robert - Valeo Product Group HR Director