Introduction Eolane
Eolane has been part of the Cicor Group since April 2025. We would now like to introduce you to the management teams at our five sites in France and our two sites in Morocco.
Alain Cheng – Managing Director for Saint-Agrève & Neuilly-en-Thelle sites
My name is Alain CHENG, I am 53 years old, I was born in Cambodia and arrived in France at the age of 6 in a context of civil war (Khmer genocide).
I have more than 28 years of industrial experience in various and demanding fields such as automotive, railway, defence, aerospace and many others.
I have had the opportunity to evolve within SMEs and Group structures in diversified roles around production, quality, project management, and operational and organizational management.
Today, I hold the position of Managing Director on two sites based in France: in Saint-Agrève (07) and Neuilly-en-Thelle (60), located more than 600 km apart.
What can I say about myself? I used to be a great athlete, but my new responsibilities take up time and take precedence over my hobbies. I still practice tennis, volleyball, and occasional hiking.
Beyond physical activities, I like to travel, discover cultures and customs of countries around the globe, but I particularly love discovering France and I will never get tired of it. Each region, as beautiful and different as the others, has its history, its monuments, its culinary specialties, its tradition... and its weather.
Before the integration operation into the Cicor Group, I knew very little about the Group. Like most of us, I looked into it and discovered a beautiful gem listed on the Swiss stock exchange and managed by a "small handful" of people.
The meeting with CEO Alexander and COO Marco, through their optimistic and enlightened vision, as well as the support they wish to provide, revived hope and strong motivation when you know the difficult situation we’ve been through. It is a general feeling felt on my sites but not only there.
Personally, I thank the management of the Cicor Group for the trust shown in appointing me as director of both sites.
The challenges are numerous. First of all, there is the reconquest of disappointed customers by listening to them and quickly bringing them the expected level of satisfaction – this is a guarantee of sustainable business. For this, we must provide in some sectors a real transformation plan that must lead us towards operational excellence. This is the second challenge. Of course, all of this can only be done on the condition of being profitable with "perfect" control of our cash flow.
Finally, what motivates me is that this adventure is not written alone — I need and want to take everyone with me on the same boat for this beautiful project, and together we will write a new story under the Cicor flag!!
Alban Sapir – Administrative and Financial Director
Before joining Cicor, I worked for 11 years at Airbus, in France and abroad, mainly in the fields of management control and financial control. I then joined Éolane, where I spent 4 years marked by rich and varied projects.
Today, I hold the position of Administrative and Financial Director for Cicor France. My role is to support our sites in their financial management, to strengthen processes, but also to ensure sound and sustainable management to support their development.
What I am passionate about in my job is teamwork, the connection with the field, and the strategic dimension of the finance function. I also really enjoy learning from others and helping teams grow — it is a real source of motivation on a daily basis.
The integration into Cicor was a very positive step. I immediately sensed a strong desire for sharing, structuring, and openness. It is a solid group, with a clear vision and a lot of experience to pass on.
The challenges are numerous, but motivating: to regain sustainable economic profitability, to give new momentum to our sites in France, and to ensure that everyone finds a collective dynamic again after a difficult period.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending my free time windsurfing, playing golf, and reading.
Arnaud NICOLAS – R&D Director
With more than 25 years of career in electronics, I have progressively expanded my scope of responsibilities over the years, particularly in the management of R&D teams. Initially focused on software, my field of expertise then extended to electronics, and finally to the entire product development cycle, from the idea to the transfer to production.
My career has allowed me to cover all the key stages of an industrial project: writing specifications, multi-disciplinary design (electronics, mechanics, software, systems, safety), validation, qualification, certification, prototyping, and the development of test benches. This complete vision is today at the heart of my commitment within Cicor.
I am currently R&D Director Cicor France, managing a team of about 30 employees with diverse profiles, covering all the skills mentioned above. We work on complex projects, at the intersection of several fields, to support clients in turning their ideas into reliable and efficient industrial solutions.
My integration at Cicor was quick and natural. I immediately encountered professionals from the industry, with whom exchanges are simple, direct, and pragmatic. This operational proximity is a real driver on a daily basis.
There is no shortage of challenges in this new context. The first is to relaunch business activity, as the R&D team was already underloaded before the acquisition, and the conditions of this acquisition caused us to lose many important opportunities. The second is to strengthen the synergy between R&D and the factories, in order to bring more value to customers and generate more margin in series production.
What motivates me deeply in this role is the richness of the expertise gathered within my team, as well as the diversity of the projects and markets we address. This variety fuels my natural curiosity and thirst for learning, day after day.
Outside the professional framework, I have been passionate about sailing since the age of 7. I passed my radio, boat, first aid, and sailing instructor licenses at the age of 18. At 21, I bought my first boat — a wreck — which I was restoring while my classmates were preparing a bit more seriously for their exams. Today, I sail on my fourth sailboat, with which I regularly cross the Bay of Biscay. Waiting to have more time to cross the Atlantic... and maybe one day sail around the world.
Damien Savary - Sales Director Cicor France
I recently joined Cicor as Sales Director France (ad interim), and I’m delighted to be part of the journey.
I’m an aerospace engineer by training and have spent the last 25+ years in the aerospace and high-precision manufacturing industries. My career started at Teleflex Syneravia (now part of SAFRAN Group) as an MRO engineer. After completing an MBA, I transitioned into international sales roles covering the Americas and military markets.
In 2001, I joined Tyco Electronics as a Product Manager and later assumed the role of Program Manager for the Primary Electrical Distribution System of the Dassault Falcon 7X.
In 2004, I moved to Trelleborg to lead the creation and integration of the Aerospace Division in France, ultimately taking responsibility for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Aerospace across Europe.
Over the years, I’ve led major business transformations, including acquisitions, factory integrations, ERP deployments (SAP S4/HANA), and the structuring of CRM and PLM tools. I am particularly passionate about aligning industrial capabilities with commercial growth and delivering long-term value in highly technical environments.
Outside of work, I am married and the proud father of two sons (26 & 20 – engineer or in progress to be) and a daughter (23 - physiotherapist).
I am passionate about aviation, sailing, and maintaining classic British cars from the '50s and '60s (yes, the ones that look stunning and break down just as elegantly). I also collect Belgian and French comics – around 1,475 and counting – and occasionally let my kids read them if they ask nicely.
Engaged in local economic development, I serve as an elected member of the Paris Chamber of Commerce (MEDEF), I am a trustee of ESCP Business School (Paris & London), and President of Sup de V, a business school focused on sales, finance, HR and quality management education.
And yes… I’m often the BBQ guy
- because making sure everyone enjoys is serious business too!
I’m very pleased to support the Cicor teams in France and look forward to collaborating across the group.
Eric SINQUIN – Managing Director Douarnenez
Since 1994, I have been working in the electronics industry, with a career strongly marked by the telecommunications sector. I have worked with major names such as Matra, Mitsubishi, and Sagem, before joining the Douarnenez site in 2006. This site, historically recognized in the field of professional electronics, took a new direction in 2005 by positioning itself as an EMS, first under the Éolane banner, and now integrated into the Cicor group.
My career at Douarnenez has been marked by many experiences: I have held positions in industrialization, purchasing, project management, and sales, before taking over the management of the site. This path has allowed me to develop a comprehensive vision of the activity and its challenges.
As Site Director, I am now responsible for overall management: commercial activities, production, quality, finance, and profitability.
The integration into Cicor was perceived very positively by the employees. There is a real desire to break with certain past practices and to bring a new, more modern and more agile dynamic.
The main challenge I want to take on is commercial development. This involves increasing revenue but also diversifying our customer portfolio to ensure the sustainability of the site for the years to come.
What motivates me daily in this role is the richness and diversity of the subjects to be addressed. It is a demanding job, requiring versatility, but it is also very stimulating.
Outside of my professional activity, I am passionate about hiking, music, and historical literature.
Mathieu LEMERCIER – IT Director
I hold a degree in computer engineering, with a specialization in artificial intelligence and robotics. Upon graduating, I founded a startup dedicated to adapting an open-source ERP to meet the specific needs of small retailers in e-commerce.
I then worked for ten years in the field of software applications. I started at Thyssenkrupp, where I successively held the positions of developer, project manager, and then head of the mobility department. I continued at Fiducial as a software architect, mainly on solutions related to accounting and payroll.
This background allowed me to work in very diverse contexts, to gain a global vision of information systems, and to develop strong responsiveness in incident analysis and resolution.
Wishing to move toward infrastructure and DevOps practices, I obtained several certifications to strengthen my legitimacy in these fields, which enabled me to join Éolane.
At first, I focused on rationalizing and securing tools. My background as a developer allowed me to automate many processes. Gradually, I took on the management of projects, teams, and associated budgets.
Today, I am IT Director for CICOR France. I oversee the maintenance, security, and evolution of the information system, in line with the group’s strategy. I work with teams spread across five sites in France and two in Morocco. The projects are numerous: improving operational performance, securing the IS, integrating new tools, etc.
My integration at Cicor was positive. I found Cicor to be very pragmatic and responsive, with an ability to listen and make decisions quickly. The integration of Éolane represented a real challenge in terms of scale and organization, but I felt a genuine strategic adaptability to make it work.
The first challenge I would like to take on in this new context is to ensure optimal business continuity across all sites.
Then, the gradual integration of Cicor’s tools, processes, and standards is a long-term project.
Finally, I wish to support this cultural shift within IT, to make it a real performance driver.
There is a lot to build; it’s a new role for me, and therefore very stimulating.
I am also very motivated by the current positive momentum within Cicor France. After several difficult years, there is a strong collective mobilization to relaunch the factories. This gives me a lot of energy every day.
Outside of my professional activities, I have been practicing wakeskate — a variant of wakeboard without bindings — for several years. I even introduced some colleagues to the sport, and we occasionally organize sessions during the lunch break.
I’m also passionate about DIY. I have a 3D printer, I work with wood and mainly build furniture and games for my children. Since my work is highly immaterial, I enjoy making tangible things.
Sébastien PARKINSON – General Manager Angers
Before joining the Cicor group, I held positions as director of factories and industrial units for nearly 15 years in various sectors such as automotive, defence, and nuclear equipment. These experiences allowed me to develop a broad industrial vision, from operational management to more strategic leadership.
Today, I serve as General Manager of the Cicor Angers site, a position I appreciate for its wide range of activities: finance, human resources, health-safety-environment, sales, projects, supply chain, methods, production, quality, maintenance. The challenges are numerous — and that’s a good thing!
My integration within Cicor happened with genuine enthusiasm. I am indeed convinced that this integration represents a tremendous opportunity for the future of the Angers site — a new momentum is beginning. Moreover, I greatly appreciated the exchanges I had with the Cicor group’s leaders, thanks to their “simple and efficient” industrial vision, combined with a healthy ambition — both in terms of growth objectives and the human values they uphold on behalf of the Cicor group.
The main goal I wish to achieve with the teams is very simple: customer satisfaction above all. It is indeed our best lever to attract new business — essential for the growth and profitability of the site.
What particularly motivates me in this role is to give everyone the means to give their best and to ensure that the collective spirit is always present. As I like to say, “alone we go faster, but together we go further.”
Outside of work, like many people, I enjoy time spent with family and friends, but also quiet moments, such as DIY and cycling activities, which bring me calm and balance.
Yves LENORMAND – Director of Combrée
With more than 25 years of experience in plant management, I have had the opportunity to work in various industrial sectors, including the aeronautics and automotive (Just in Time) industries. These demanding environments allowed me to develop solid expertise in crisis management, customer security, change management, and the deployment of operational excellence and customer service.
Throughout my career, I have led various projects: cultural transformation, notably during changes in shareholding, capacity development, strategic repositioning, and sustainable improvement of economic performance.
Today, as Director of the Combrée site, I assume responsibilities that are at once social, managerial, economic, and commercial. My role is also strategic: it is a matter of defining and supporting a medium- and long-term vision, to make the factory a solid, attractive, forward-looking and sustainable site.
Integration into the Cicor group represents a real rebound opportunity for the factory, its employees – who in my view are the company's first customers – but also for our clients and the region. It is a new dynamic, carrying strong industrial ambitions.
The challenges are clear: first, to consolidate our customer base and significantly improve our service rate, because a well-served customer is a customer who returns. Then, to continue growth with a goal of €40 million in annual turnover, by achieving sustainable profitability, a guarantee of the site's sustainability. Finally, I want the factory to be recognized for its professionalism, the quality of its teams, and its contribution to the industrial development of the group.
What deeply motivates me in this role is the possibility of embarking the teams on a new project, a collective dynamic full of meaning and structured by a clear long-term vision.
On a personal level, I am passionate about challenges, whether in the professional sphere or through sport and outdoor activities. I have had the chance to climb Mont Blanc and Kilimanjaro, two memorable experiences. I am also involved in rugby (coach at a rugby school), etc.
