- Foreword
An introduction to the Industrial Clusters program from president, Azzam Shalabi.
ObjectivesSpecific goals of the Industrial Clusters program.
OrganisationHow the program and individual clusters are structured.
ExpertiseSpecific areas of expertise and key people within the program.
PartnersOrganisations that work closely with and support Industrial Clusters.
- Strategic advantages
More about the many advantages KSA offers industrial investors.
InfrastructureAn overview of KSA’s modern and expanding industrial and business infrastructure.
Human capitalEducation, training and demographics of KSA’s world-class labour pool.
Investment incentives and supportA guide to the incentives and support available to industrial investors.
- Labour regulations
More about working practices and regulations in Saudi Arabia.
Trade agreementsSaudi Arabia is an active member in many trade organisations worldwide.
TaxationLearn about Saudi Arabia's highly favourable taxation and duty levies.
Setting up a businessHow Industrial Clusters can advise on establishing a business in KSA.
SAGIAThe Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority can facilitate investment and support.
- Minerals and Metal Processing cluster
The opportunities for metals and minerals industries and downstream applications.
Automotive clusterWhy KSA is well-placed to meet growing demand for vehicles and vehicle components.
Plastics and Packaging clusterHow plastics conversion builds upon the success of KSA’s petrochemicals industry.
Home Appliances clusterKSA’s resources can meet soaring demand for home appliances in the Middle East.
Solar Energy clusterMore about the potential for creating the components for and generating solar energy.
Other industriesBeyond the Industrial Clusters, KSA has a raft of long-established and successful industries.
Industrial Clusters program supportMore about the support Industrial Clusters can offer to industrial investors.
Didier J. Vigouroux
Didier J. Vigouroux
VP Automotive Cluster
National Industrial Clusters Development Program
(IC)
Prior to his current role with Industrial Clusters, Didier was the Managing Director, France and Key Executive of Magneti Marelli Powertrain, a major Tier-1 automotive supplier belonging to the FIAT Group (2005-2007). There, he was responsible for final P&L performance of the France Operations (360 people on 3 sites), profitable business growth and the overall relationship with all Customer OEM's.
Previously, Didier worked as a Global Key Customer Manager at Delphi Automotive Systems Europe from 1996 to 2005. At Delphi, he was responsible for all OEM relations for Climate Control Systems & Interior Systems as well as global Renault/Nissan coordination w/ Calsonic-Kansei. He also worked as Business Development Manager - Europe at General Motors France from 1989 to 1996, spearheading significant conquest sales at major European OEMs.
In addition, Didier worked at General Motors Corp. in USA in various operating & managerial assignments such as Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Global Program Management (1985 to 1989).
Didier holds a Master's Degree in Materials Sciences & Engineering from the University of Paris (1975) and an Executive MBA from INSEAD (1999). He now has over 30 years' experience in the Automotive Industry.
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