Jean-Luc Terrasse Appointed CEO of Valeo Lighting Systems and Group Executive Vice President

● Jean-Luc Terrasse to become CEO of Valeo Lighting Systems and Group Executive Vice President, effective July 1, 2026.

● With over 30 years of industry experience in Europe and South America, Terrasse brings deep strategic and operational expertise to a critical pillar of future mobility.

Christophe Perillat, Valeo CEO, has appointed Jean-Luc Terrasse as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Valeo Lighting Systems and Group Executive Vice President, effective July 1, 2026. He will report directly to Christophe Perillat and will be a member of the Executive Committee.

With over 30 years of international leadership experience in operations, successfully leading major manufacturing and corporate functions in Europe and South America, Jean-Luc Terrasse is uniquely positioned to guide the Valeo Lighting Systems division into its next phase of growth, driving financial performance and innovation.

“The Lighting Systems division plays a crucial role in our roadmap committed to profitable growth and safer mobility in our strategic plan ‘ELEVATE 2028’. Jean-Luc has extensive market knowledge and a deep understanding of Valeo’s culture and excellence in manufacturing,” said Christophe Perillat, Valeo CEO. “I am confident that in his new role as CEO of Valeo Lighting Systems and Group Executive Vice President, he will be invaluable in continuing to drive international growth and in pioneering the future of automotive safety and comfort for the Group.”

“On behalf of the Group, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Maurizio Marranelli for his 26 years of dedication to Valeo, and particularly for his contributions as CEO of Valeo Lighting Systems. Maurizio played a key role in building the Group’s technological leadership. I thank him for his outstanding achievements and wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement.”

Jean-Luc Terrasse - Career Path

Jean-Luc Terrasse began his career at Valeo in 1989 and has gained extensive international experience through various senior executive positions. His expertise spans leadership in operations, production management, product development, and sales across multiple Valeo business units, including Engine Management Systems, Body Electronics, and Specialty Lighting Products. In January 2016, he was appointed Vice President of Valeo’s Wiper Systems Product Group. In between his tenures at Valeo, he also worked at Alstom Grid, Johnson Controls Automotive, and Safran, gaining valuable external experience.

He holds an engineering degree from the Central Lyon ENISE.

Jean-Luc Terrasse

About Valeo

Valeo is a world-leading technology company that creates innovative solutions and systems for automotive and technology partners worldwide. Valeo is composed of the Power, Brain, and Lighting divisions, and Valeo Services, an extended services partner for the aftermarket and new mobility. Valeo is committed to making mobility safer, more sustainable, and more accessible to all. The Group plays a key role in shaping the “car of the future,” which will be more electrified, more autonomous, and software-defined. Valeo is increasing its share of added value per vehicle by leveraging its global production base and its technological leadership in electrification, advanced driver assistance systems, lighting, and software. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.

Valeo by the numbers: €20.9 billion in sales in 2025 | As of February 26, 2026, the Group has approximately 100,000 employees, with 149 production sites in 29 countries, 59 R&D centers, and 19 logistics platforms.