Martin Fischer officially takes over as CEO of FORVIA

Martin Fischer officially assumes the role of CEO of FORVIA as of March 1, succeeding Patrick Koller after a three-month transition period designed to ensure continuity and effective transfer of responsibilities since his appointment as Deputy CEO on December 6, 2024.

With over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Martin Fischer has successfully steered businesses toward strong bottom-line performance across diverse market conditions. His expertise spans advanced engineering, industrial optimization and digital transformation, key levers to strengthen FORVIA’s competitiveness in facing the challenges of electrification, software-defined vehicles and new mobility solutions.

Michel de Rosen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FORVIA, said: “Martin Fischer brings a sharp strategic vision and solid experience gained with leading equipment manufacturers in Europe and the United States. His leadership and expertise will be major assets in continuing the transformation of FORVIA, accelerating innovation and strengthening our position in global markets. He finds qualified and motivated teams in all the regions of FORVIA. We wish him every success at the head of our Group.”

Martin Fischer, CEO of FORVIA, said: “I am honored to lead such an innovative and committed group. FORVIA is shaping the future of mobility, striking a unique balance between innovation, sustainability, and performance. Our priority is to stay focused on operational performance, ensuring value creation in each of our businesses while maintaining profitability and cash generation. We will also continue our business transformation. I have launched a strategic review of our portfolio to support our deleveraging trajectory, in order to seize future opportunities. Because performance is driven by people, we will empower our teams, foster accountability, and embrace diversity to strengthen our leadership and drive excellence across FORVIA.”

Patrick Koller will remain a member of FORVIA’s Board of Directors until the end of his mandate at the Annual General Meeting of the Group on May 28, 2025. At this date, the Board of Directors will recommend to the shareholders to approve the appointment of Martin Fischer as Director.

Martin Fischer is a global automotive leader with over 25 years of expertise in driving value, performance, tech-focused growth, and strong corporate culture, backed by extensive international experience. An engineer by training, he holds dual citizenship (Germany and the United States) and has lived and worked in Germany, the USA and France.