2024 European Committee

At CARES, we’re assembling a distinguished committee comprised of industry luminaries, sustainability pioneers, and thought leaders who are passionately committed to driving positive change.

Our committee members bring a wealth of expertise and diverse perspectives to the table, representing a spectrum of disciplines ranging from automotive engineering and environmental science to policy advocacy and corporate sustainability. Through their collective wisdom and visionary leadership, they are shaping the trajectory of our industry towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.

As we continue to build our committee, stay tuned for updates on our esteemed members, their contributions, and the impactful initiatives they champion. Together, we’re harnessing the power of collaboration to drive innovation, foster sustainability, and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow in automotive manufacturing.

Our commitee serve as the guiding force behind the selection of papers and speakers for our congress. With their extensive knowledge, experience, and dedication to sustainability in automotive manufacturing, our committee members meticulously curate a lineup of presentations that showcase the latest advancements, innovative solutions, and thought-provoking insights in the field.

Their role extends beyond mere selection; they serve as stewards of excellence, ensuring that each paper chosen reflects the highest standards of quality, relevance, and impact. Through their discerning eye and collaborative approach, they shape the agenda of the congress to inspire, educate, and catalyze meaningful change within the industry.

Bruno WELSCH​

President & CEO ​Paint and Final Assembly Systems​

DÜRR SYSTEMS AG

HONORARY CO – PRESIDENT CARES EUROPE

Christophe GRUAT​

Ex. Painting Process Engineering VP​

STELLANTIS

HONORARY CO – PRESIDENT CARES EUROPE

Tim HAYES

International President

CARES

Hassine SIOUD

Vice President Mobility, Europe Middle East & Africa

AXALTA

Jerome DUPRE

Key Account Manager

BASF

Benoit PERRIER

Global Mobility Director – Durable Goods BU

BOSTIK

Massimo RUSSO

Sales Manager Automotive Industrial Division EMEA

GRACO

Jean-Marc BOUCHERET

Sustainable Mobility Manager

 IVECO BUS

Garett BELL

Manufacturing Business Excellence

JAGUAR LAND ROVER

Corinna MAIER

Product Manager

DURR

Manuel EBNER

Head of European Sales Coordination for Robotic

FANUC EUROPE

Peng LIU

Manager Sustainability Automotive Automotive Components & OEM

HENKEL

Olivier MORISSET

Quality, Environment, health & Safety Director

L&L PRODUCTS

Philipp RUCKER

Senior Director Manufacturing Engineering

MAGNA STEYR

Shigeo TAKAHASHI

Chef de service Energy & Environment

NISSAN

Jean-Francois ROLAND

Technical Director

NPAC

Karsten LESSMANN

Director Research and Development

PFINDER

Thierry DESTRUHAUT

Sustainability Director Automotive

PPG

Gael THEZE

Deputy General Manager Decarbonization

RENAULT

Federico NERVO

Energy Autonomy Business Unit Manager

STELLANTIS

Maxime GOLDBERG

EU Committee President

SURCAR

Laurence MARECHAL

Global Market Executive for Decarbonization Solutions – Mobility and OEM

TOTALENERGIE

Wataru MURATA

Project General Manager, Production Engineering

TOYOTA

Jinno TOMOYUKI

Technical Head of Plant & Environment

TOYOTA