French Auto Parts Company OPmobility Names New CEO, Shows Profit Growth

French automotive supplier OPmobility has officially named Félicie Burelle as its permanent CEO after serving in an interim role since November. The company reported improved profit margins for 2025 and announced plans to expand operations in Asia and the United States.

French automotive parts manufacturer OPmobility announced Wednesday that Félicie Burelle will permanently lead the company as chief executive officer, while reporting improved financial performance for 2025.

Burelle had been serving as temporary CEO since November after her predecessor stepped down for personal reasons. The company has now made her appointment official as it continues pursuing expansion into new markets.

The automotive supplier showed stronger profitability this year, with operating margins climbing to 4.8% in 2025 from 4.2% the previous year. The company also improved its financial position by cutting net debt from 1.58 billion euros to 1.41 billion euros.

However, total revenue dropped to 11.54 billion euros in 2025, which the company attributed primarily to unfavorable currency exchange rates. OPmobility did not release projections for future revenue.

“We will be able to continue to achieve synergies from two segments, which are now truly fundamental to us: the exterior solutions segment and the powertrain segment,” CEO Félicie Burelle said in a call with journalists.

Burelle indicated the company plans to maintain its diversification efforts, particularly seeking growth opportunities in Asian and American markets to counterbalance ongoing challenges in European automotive markets.

In January, OPmobility reached a preliminary agreement with South Korean parts manufacturer Hyundai Mobis to potentially merge their lighting operations. The proposed arrangement would give OPmobility majority control of Hyundai Mobis’ lighting division.

“This would enable us to grow in terms of lighting, since this activity generates just over a billion in revenue,” Burelle explained, expressing optimism about finalizing the agreement by mid-year and completing the transaction by late 2026.

The French company currently provides parts to America’s top three automakers – General Motors, Stellantis and Ford. Burelle noted that U.S. tariff impacts remained minimal at under 10 million euros, crediting the company’s localized business approach for limiting exposure.