Press Release
January 15
th
2018
IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CREATION OF ITS
INNOVATION LAB, LINXENS REINFORCES ITS
MANAGEMENT TEAM
In the framework of the creation of its Innovation Lab, Linxens announces the
appointment of Eric Eymard as Senior Vice President Innovation and Jean-
Marc Herande as Senior Vice President Business Unit Lighting.
Linxens, a world leader in the design and manufacture of Microconnectors for smartcards
and RFID Antennas and Inlays, announces the creation of a new, dedicated set-up focused
on identifying and developing promising innovation opportunities within the microelectronic
environment.
Building on its technical expertise acquired in the fields of Microconnector fabrication and
RFID antennas production, Linxens wants to expand its product offering by proposing new
technological solutions in order to develop in new markets.
Eric Eymard, to date Senior Vice President Business Unit Lighting, is appointed Senior Vice
President Innovation, in charge of the creation and development of the Innovation Lab.
Jean-Marc Herande will succeed Eric Eymard as Senior Vice President Business Unit
Lighting.
About Eric Eymard
Eric Eymard / Senior Vice President Innovation
Eric started his career in 1995 as Technical Director, before becoming Plant
Director of an industrial group specializing in surface treatments for the
electronics sector.
From 2008 to 2014, Eric was General Manager of Microtech, a subsidiary of the
Interplex group who wanted to develop its smart card connector business.
In 2014, Linxens acquired Microtech and Eric was appointed Vice President for Business
Development.
Eric was appointed Senior Vice President of the Lighting Solutions Business Unit in 2017.
In 2018, Eric was appointed Senior Vice President Innovation.
Eric holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering (CNAM, 1998) and a Master’s Degree in
Business Management and Administration (IAE, 2004).
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About Jean-Marc Herande
Jean-Marc Herande / Senior Vice President Lighting
Jean-Marc has more than 25 years’ experience in global business in various
industrial sectors. He started with Saft Advanced Battery Division, in the
Defence sector, then spent 10 years in automotive business with Delphi,
where he worked in France, UK and India in several functional and general
management roles. He then became CEO of Draka France, a fiber-optic and
copper cable manufacturer with leading positions particularly in the aerospace
industry.
Before joining Linxens, he spent 9 years with Jabil, a global electronics company where he
led one of the key businesses before being appointed Director of Global Automotive Sector.
In 2018, Jean-Marc was appointed Senior Vice President Lighting.
Jean-Marc holds an Engineering Degree from Arts et Métiers ParisTech and an MBA from
Insead.
About Linxens
Linxens is a world-class provider of component-based solutions for the security & identity
market. We design and manufacture Microconnectors and RFID Antennas and
Inlays. Linxens believes in innovation. We are a team of doers who relentlessly work to
achieve excellence. We are the leading solution-provider for telecom, financial services,
access control, e-Government, healthcare, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, IoT and
transportation markets. We also use our technical expertise to offer innovative LED lighting
solutions.
With 8 production facilities in Asia, Europe and North America, 4 R&D Centers, and over
3000 employees, Linxens makes its large-scale production capacity available to its
customers, and delivers guaranteed product and technical reliability. The company reported
revenue of €535 million for 2016. More than 6 billion people worldwide use Linxens products
every day.
Linxens technology gives users the best connection possible. These connections affirm our
commitment to the future, and our expertise in creating technology that serves the
people. Linxens crafting the future of connections.
For more information: http://www.linxens.com
Press contacts
Susannah Duquesne
Communications Manager
+33 6 69 94 39 30
susannah.duquesne@linxens.com