AUMOVIO, the Frankfurt-based automotive technology company spun off from Continental in September 2025, has appointed Laurent Fabre as its first Chief Commercial Officer. Fabre, currently head of the Wheel Brake Solutions (WBS) segment within AUMOVIO’s Safety and Motion business area, takes on the newly created role effective April 1, 2026.
Highlights
- New CCO role created to unify AUMOVIO’s global sales operations across North America, Asia, and Europe under a single leadership structure.
- Fabre brings 25+ years of international automotive leadership, spanning roles at Siemens Automotive, Siemens VDO, Synerject SAS, and Continental.
- Direct CEO reporting line established, with Fabre reporting to AUMOVIO CEO Philipp von Hirschheydt.
- AUMOVIO posted €18.5 billion (approximately $21.2 billion USD) in fiscal year 2025 sales, with around 82,000 employees across more than 80 locations worldwide.
Consolidating Global Sales
The CCO position is designed to integrate sales activities that currently operate across regional and segment structures. Fabre will oversee commercial operations spanning three major regions.
“Laurent Fabre will further strengthen our customer relationships in the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer,” said AUMOVIO CEO Philipp von Hirschheydt. “With his long-standing expertise in the automotive industry, he brings exactly the business insight and deep understanding of our customers’ needs required for this position. In his new role, he will unify and steer our sales activities with his strong leadership, ensuring an even more customer-focused and efficient commercial organization.”
Career Background
Fabre holds a degree in microelectronic engineering from INSA Toulouse. He started his career at Siemens Automotive in 1997 and progressed through management positions at Siemens VDO and Synerject SAS, building expertise in business development and commercial strategy.
After Continental acquired both companies, Fabre took on additional leadership roles. These included segment head of Electronic Chassis Components and, most recently, segment head of Passive Safety & Sensorics within AUMOVIO.
“With our already strong portfolio and deep customer relationships, we aim to further elevate our commercial performance,” Fabre said. “I am grateful for this opportunity and am convinced that bringing our global sales activities under one cohesive leadership will enable us to respond faster, act more consistently and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
AUMOVIO’s Position
AUMOVIO listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in September 2025 following its separation from Continental. The company’s portfolio spans sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems, software platforms, and advanced driver assistance systems for software-defined vehicles.
The company reported an adjusted EBIT margin of 3.9% for fiscal year 2025 and has guided for 3.5% to 5.0% in fiscal year 2026, with a long-term target of 6% to 8%.
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