Thomas Basset
Strategy and Business Development Manager at Accelleron- Claim this Profile
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Dr. Matthias Brendel
Over the last 10 years I had several interactions with Thomas: we first met to discuss about actuator systems for Variable Compression Ratio Engines, when I was working in that field at Audi. Already back then Thomas surprised me with high customer centricity and innovative solutions approaches. During the last years we had several exchanges about corporate innovation and how to leverage intrapreneurship to get business transformation accelerated and finally done. Thomas is both and inspiring person to learn from and an energetic driver for change within his organization. Looking forward to our future conversations!
Sébastien Galibert
Thomas and I first met during our engineering studies and met again as colleagues many years later in Sonceboz. Thomas is a skilled business development professional, with an impressive network, a true passion for innovation, and a profound business acumen (with a special taste for strategy and emerging business model approaches). Last but not least, his natural soft skills make him a very pleasant partner to work with!
Guillaume Hebert
Thomas, as a sales person, is very customer oriented and pro-active: he often comes with technical alternative proposals to what as a customer we may think we want. This is supported by a strong business and technical background and in deep knowledge of the automotive sector. His curiosity and open mind, along with his sympathic character, make from Thomas a very pleasant person to work with.
Dr. Matthias Brendel
Over the last 10 years I had several interactions with Thomas: we first met to discuss about actuator systems for Variable Compression Ratio Engines, when I was working in that field at Audi. Already back then Thomas surprised me with high customer centricity and innovative solutions approaches. During the last years we had several exchanges about corporate innovation and how to leverage intrapreneurship to get business transformation accelerated and finally done. Thomas is both and inspiring person to learn from and an energetic driver for change within his organization. Looking forward to our future conversations!
Sébastien Galibert
Thomas and I first met during our engineering studies and met again as colleagues many years later in Sonceboz. Thomas is a skilled business development professional, with an impressive network, a true passion for innovation, and a profound business acumen (with a special taste for strategy and emerging business model approaches). Last but not least, his natural soft skills make him a very pleasant partner to work with!
Guillaume Hebert
Thomas, as a sales person, is very customer oriented and pro-active: he often comes with technical alternative proposals to what as a customer we may think we want. This is supported by a strong business and technical background and in deep knowledge of the automotive sector. His curiosity and open mind, along with his sympathic character, make from Thomas a very pleasant person to work with.
Dr. Matthias Brendel
Over the last 10 years I had several interactions with Thomas: we first met to discuss about actuator systems for Variable Compression Ratio Engines, when I was working in that field at Audi. Already back then Thomas surprised me with high customer centricity and innovative solutions approaches. During the last years we had several exchanges about corporate innovation and how to leverage intrapreneurship to get business transformation accelerated and finally done. Thomas is both and inspiring person to learn from and an energetic driver for change within his organization. Looking forward to our future conversations!
Sébastien Galibert
Thomas and I first met during our engineering studies and met again as colleagues many years later in Sonceboz. Thomas is a skilled business development professional, with an impressive network, a true passion for innovation, and a profound business acumen (with a special taste for strategy and emerging business model approaches). Last but not least, his natural soft skills make him a very pleasant partner to work with!
Guillaume Hebert
Thomas, as a sales person, is very customer oriented and pro-active: he often comes with technical alternative proposals to what as a customer we may think we want. This is supported by a strong business and technical background and in deep knowledge of the automotive sector. His curiosity and open mind, along with his sympathic character, make from Thomas a very pleasant person to work with.
Dr. Matthias Brendel
Over the last 10 years I had several interactions with Thomas: we first met to discuss about actuator systems for Variable Compression Ratio Engines, when I was working in that field at Audi. Already back then Thomas surprised me with high customer centricity and innovative solutions approaches. During the last years we had several exchanges about corporate innovation and how to leverage intrapreneurship to get business transformation accelerated and finally done. Thomas is both and inspiring person to learn from and an energetic driver for change within his organization. Looking forward to our future conversations!
Sébastien Galibert
Thomas and I first met during our engineering studies and met again as colleagues many years later in Sonceboz. Thomas is a skilled business development professional, with an impressive network, a true passion for innovation, and a profound business acumen (with a special taste for strategy and emerging business model approaches). Last but not least, his natural soft skills make him a very pleasant partner to work with!
Guillaume Hebert
Thomas, as a sales person, is very customer oriented and pro-active: he often comes with technical alternative proposals to what as a customer we may think we want. This is supported by a strong business and technical background and in deep knowledge of the automotive sector. His curiosity and open mind, along with his sympathic character, make from Thomas a very pleasant person to work with.
Credentials
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MBA
emlyon business schoolFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Accelleron
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Switzerland
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategy and Business Development Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Team for the Planet
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France
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Associé
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May 2021 - Present
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Sonceboz
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Switzerland
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Advanced Business Development Manager
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
- Focus on mid/long term business development and sales strategic actions for the automotive divisions- Go beyond the usual applications fields to evaluate and define where could be the future technological playground in the mobility sector (Interior, ADAS, Chassis, Propulsion, light mobility solutions, bikes,...)- Develop key partnerships at C-level with major automotive players (Tier1 and OEMs)
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Automotive Business Development -- New Product
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2020
- Focus on Business Development and new product familiesApply existing technological bricks or challenge the development of new one in order to fit with the upcoming mobility challenges toward efficiency and emission reduction. Powertrain and driveline as main field of applications.- Customer Support and New Product Development for Powertrain and Engine Control environment where mechatronics systems apply.- Pursue the business relation development in Asia (Japan, Korea, China) mainly at OEMs technical directors or specialists. First program awarded in Japan on turbocharger application. Show less
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Powertrain Product Manager
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Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
- Business Development focused activity in the overall electric actuator for powertrain/engine control environment.- Define customer needs regarding electric actuator for powertrain applications (EGR, Throttle valves, Forced Air Induction, Variable Valve Actuation, ...) .- Establish the appropriate technical solution with our expert and discuss the first specification with customers- Support customer project start- Pursue the business relation development in Asia (Japan, Korea, China) mainly at OEMs technical directors or specialists. First awarded program in Korea for a Chinese OEM. Show less
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Key Account Manager
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Jan 2007 - Jul 2012
- Key account manager for one of the main automotive Tier1.- International Business Development for engine controls applications (Europe and Asian market mainly) linked to Sonceboz Torque Motor Product Line.- Evaluation and launch of the Asian market for the powertrain applications leading to recommendation of having a dedicated team in China (main focus on commercial vehicle depollution due to the upcoming emission regulations).- Market intelligence.
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Moving Magnet Technologies (MMT)
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Engineering Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Team Leader
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Jan 2018 - May 2022
Main focus: Mechatronic Applications for efficient mobility where MMT can provide technologies and solutions. Customer support in defining their "NPC", new customer problem, and then associate it to a new technological solution "NST". Strategic Market Approach: worldwide approach, new applications fields and technologies. Marketing, Sales and Business Development Team organization. Main focus: Mechatronic Applications for efficient mobility where MMT can provide technologies and solutions. Customer support in defining their "NPC", new customer problem, and then associate it to a new technological solution "NST". Strategic Market Approach: worldwide approach, new applications fields and technologies. Marketing, Sales and Business Development Team organization.
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Delphi
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Engineer
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Aug 2004 - Jan 2007
Product Engineer in charge of injector nozzle design validation from a reliability perspective for pass car applications (all pass car customers). Supporting Customer Program developments and base product development for EU4 and EU5 applications. Product Engineer in charge of injector nozzle design validation from a reliability perspective for pass car applications (all pass car customers). Supporting Customer Program developments and base product development for EU4 and EU5 applications.
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SEGULA Technologies
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France
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Engineering Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Diesel Engine Development Engineer
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Jul 2003 - Aug 2004
In charge of developing and validating components for a Renault Diesel Engine. Main components: - Fuel system - Turbocharger - EGR Targets: - Reliability increase - Cost reduction - Running changes In charge of developing and validating components for a Renault Diesel Engine. Main components: - Fuel system - Turbocharger - EGR Targets: - Reliability increase - Cost reduction - Running changes
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Garrett - Advancing Motion
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Switzerland
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Engineering Student
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Jan 2003 - Jul 2003
In charge of developing and validating a compressor sealing test rig. The associated target was typically to validate some alternative oil sealing concept for dual stage turbocharger. In charge of developing and validating a compressor sealing test rig. The associated target was typically to validate some alternative oil sealing concept for dual stage turbocharger.
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Bosch
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Germany
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Engineering Student
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Jul 2001 - Feb 2002
In charge of determining the key parameters for optimizing the VW V10 TDI injectors acoustic. In charge of determining the key parameters for optimizing the VW V10 TDI injectors acoustic.
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Education
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2019 - 2021
emlyon business school
Executive MBA, Administration et gestion des affaires, général -
2000 - 2003
Ecole nationale supérieure de Mécanique et des Microtechniques
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering -
1997 - 2000
Lycée Etienne Mimard
CPGE -- Classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles -
2021 - 2021
Institut MX
internationalization strategy
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