Xavier Kaufman is appointed Chairman and CEO of
Villefontaine, February 9, 2026 – Effective February 6, 2026, Xavier Kaufman has been appointed Chairman and CEO of INDRA AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Future is NEUTRAL (NEUTRAL) and a leading player in the processing and recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in France.
He succeeds Florence Bailleul, whose work since 2023 has enabled a significant strategic shift for the company.
In his new role, Xavier Kaufman will also continue to lead the development of dismantling activities in Europe for The Future is NEUTRAL, in a context of accelerating market growth for recycled parts and increasing regulatory requirements.
This new organization reinforces NEUTRAL’s ambition to offer a competitive and efficient service to all stakeholders in the ecosystem: insurers, manufacturers, networks, suppliers, and distributors.
“I am honored to take over the leadership of INDRA AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING at a pivotal moment for our industry. Our clients—insurers, manufacturers, and partners—expect reliable and competitive industrial solutions focused on their needs. With the strength of the INDRA network, the commitment of our teams, and the support of The Future is NEUTRAL, we will further enhance operational excellence, accelerate our development, and continuously improve the value of end-of-life vehicles and expand the use of recycled parts, ultimately benefiting the entire market.”
Xavier Kaufman, Chairman and CEO of INDRA AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING
Xavier Kaufman has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, in France, Europe, and Asia. After beginning his career in auditing, he held several management positions in sales, after-sales, and distribution networks, leading the operational and commercial development of these sectors. For over ten years, he has been involved in the automotive circular economy—reused parts, remanufacturing, and material recovery—and has helped structure solutions that combine industrial performance with sustainability goals.
He joined The Future is NEUTRAL at the end of 2022 as Chief Business Officer, responsible for the strategic development of circular economy activities.
Since February 6, 2026, he has been Chairman and CEO of INDRA AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEUTRAL.
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