From 6 February 2026, Xavier Kaufman has been appointed Chairman and CEO of INDRA AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING, NEUTRAL’s wholly owned ELV processor in France, succeeding Florence Bailleul. Kaufman will also continue leading NEUTRAL’s European dismantling expansion, aiming to improve operational performance and scale recycled-parts supply as regulatory requirements tighten.
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 compe99ve 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.
About INDRA AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING
INDRA AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING, a subsidiary of The Future is NEUTRAL, is a long-established and leading player in the processing and recycling of end-of-life vehicles, serving all stakeholders in the sector: insurers, dismantling centers, manufacturers, equipment suppliers, distribution and repair networks, local authorities, and individual customers. With 40 years of expertise, INDRA now processes more than 425,000 end-of-life vehicles annually through a network of over 430 approved dismantling centers and provides its customers with a comprehensive range of services covering the entire value chain. The company also plays a key role in the professionalization of the sector, thanks to its in-depth market and regulatory knowledge, its engineering expertise, and its training center.
About The Future is NEUTRAL
The Future is NEUTRAL is the only automotive circular-economy player serving the entire automotive industry in Europe. Its mission: to collect and dismantle end-of-life vehicles, reuse, remanufacture, or recycle parts and materials, and reintroduce them into the automotive lifecycle.
With over 450,000 end-of-life vehicles collected and dismantled annually, an offering of nearly 10 million reusable parts, 350,000 remanufactured parts, and over 2 million tons of recycled materials per year, The Future is NEUTRAL is developing a closed-loop automotive circular economy on an industrial scale, from car to car.
More information: www.thefutureisneutral.com
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