BorgWarner CEO James Verrier to retire, COO Frederic Lissalde will take over BorgWarner CEO James Verrier to retire, COO Frederic Lissalde will take over June 7, 2018 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment BorgWarner CEO James Verrier is stepping down at the age of 55 and will serve in a nonexecutive advisory role until he retires in February. COO Frederic Lissalde will replace Verrier, effective Aug. 1.