Valeo Group | 17 Mar, 2026
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Valuing diversity: Valeo awarded for significant progress in gender equality
March 17, Paris, France – Valeo has been awarded second place in the “Best Progress” category at the 2026 Gender Diversity Awards in automotive and mobility, organized by WAVE – Les Elles de l’Auto.
Published every two years, the ranking evaluates the progress made by companies in advancing gender diversity across the automotive sector. It is compiled by Ethics & Boards based on publicly available information disclosed in companies’ Universal Registration Documents.
In the 2026 edition, Valeo ranks second for Best Progress, placing the Group on the podium behind Renault Group.
This recognition highlights Valeo’s continued progress in strengthening gender diversity across the Group. While women represent on average around 25% of the workforce in the automotive industry, they account for 32% of Valeo’s global workforce today.
The share of women within the Group’s Executive and Management Committees increased by 2.4 percentage points between 2024 and 2026, reaching 16.7%. At the same time, the proportion of women in senior management grew significantly, gaining 10.7 points between 2022 and 2024 to reach 25.6%, while women now represent 28% of managers and professionals across the Group.
“These results are the outcome of several years of a proactive policy driven by the Group. This recognition goes beyond an award; it signals real momentum. It reflects a genuine transformation in Valeo’s culture, made possible by the dedication of our teams, whom I would like to thank. We receive this milestone with both pride and perspective. The momentum is there, but our ambition remains clear: reaching 32% women executive positions by 2030. This is both a transformational goal and a performance imperative that we will continue to pursue with determination and renewed ambition”, said Agnès Park, Chief Human Resources Officer.
Valeo’s approach to grow equity and diversity is built on three pillars:
- Policies and Processes: Ensuring equal opportunities across recruitment, salary equity, parenthood, and talent assessment.
- Talent Programs: Supporting career development at all levels. Valeo trains 1,000 early-career talents every year, runs a 6–9 month mentoring program for 250 middle-management mentees annually (50% of whom are women), and organizes country-driven initiatives for senior management, including networking, peer sharing, and sponsorship by top management.
- Inclusive Culture: Reinforcing diversity awareness across the organization. Leadership teams are being engaged through interactive workshops, managers have access to e-learning on inclusive leadership, and all employees can benefit from local events and awareness sessions, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion week celebrations.
Valeo remains committed to fostering gender diversity across the Group, ensuring equal
opportunities and inclusive leadership at every level. With clear targets and dedicated programs in place, the Group continues to drive measurable progress while reinforcing its position as a responsible and forward-looking employer in the automotive sector.
