Services - 14/04/2025
NSK Europe Appoints Matthieu Lavieuville as Chief Operating Officer
NSK Europe is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthieu Lavieuville as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.
Mr Lavieuville, who has spent the last two years as the Managing Director of NSK Europe’s Automotive Business Unit, will oversee the merger of the company’s automotive and industrial divisions into one integrated organisation. He will then lead all NSK’s operational activities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa including sales, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics.
He brings over 20 years of experience in the bearings industry to the role, along with a proven track record of commercial success. He has worked for leading organisations in the sector, including Timken and JTEKT, like NSK also a Japanese company.
Immediately prior to joining NSK he was Managing Director of Maltep, a French manufacturer of earthing and lightning protection equipment. Over the course of seven years with the company Mr Lavieuville doubled its sales, part of a journey which he says put him in an ideal position to take over of NSK Europe’s Automotive business in January of 2023.
The appointment of a COO comes at a pivotal moment for NSK Europe, with manufacturing companies across the continent facing a shifting market landscape. Mr Lavieuville is adamant that NSK has started to make the right moves in order to thrive in this ever-changing landscape, but he is keen to accelerate the process, noting that speed is key to success in the modern world.
Mr Lavieuville’s first priority will be to enhance organisational clarity across the business. He acknowledges the merger of the automotive and industrial divisions will be a significant challenge which will require breaking silos, changing processes and even evolving the company culture. However, he believes the move will ultimately unlock the full potential of NSK and will transform the way the company serves its customers.
The new COO also plans to focus on expanding NSK’s geographic and sector coverage through enhanced channel management and new distributor appointments.
‘We are delighted to welcome Matthieu in his new role as Chief Operating Officer,’ said Dr Ulrich Nass, CEO of NSK Europe. ‘He combines deep industry expertise with strong leadership and a hands-on approach. His ability to unify diverse teams and drive strategic clarity will be instrumental as we build a more agile and integrated organisation.’
Mr Lavieuville himself added, ‘I’m truly honoured to take on this role. NSK has a long-standing reputation for quality and professionalism. I look forward to helping shape the next chapter of our growth story.
‘We have a great team in place at NSK Europe and one of the things I’m most looking forward to is visiting our factories, sales offices and engineering departments to speak with colleagues directly. You get a clearer picture of the business when you listen without the management filter.’
Outside of work, Mr Lavieuville is a proud father of four and currently learning Japanese. He has also recently joined an association of French business angels, supporting startups in the tech, medical and environmental sectors. ‘Meeting young entrepreneurs keeps me energised,’ he concludes, ‘and it means I’m presented with fresh ideas which might benefit NSK.’
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