With more than three decades of experience in motors and drives at Nidec, Laurent has led the European sales network for Leroy-Somer and Control Techniques, served as president of SSB Wind Systems, and most recently led Nidec Conversion’s global marketing, sales, and European operations.
Michael Briggs, Nidec motion & energy president, stated: “With the appointment of Laurent, I am confident that the Nidec Drives business is in safe hands. We see great opportunity and potential for the business to grow in line with the aspirations of the motion & energy business unit. Following a career of leadership accomplishments on a global scale within Nidec, Laurent is perfectly positioned to strengthen Nidec Drives and the overall Motion & Energy business.”
Anthony Pickering, Nidec motion platform president, said: “The appointment of Laurent is an exciting development for Nidec Drives. With his knowledge of the drives industry and his leadership skills honed within the Nidec Group, I am convinced that he has the passion, enthusiasm and tenacity required to lead the Nidec Drives business forward, driving new phases of strategic growth and long-term development.
