Nicolas Paris, the new CEO of Renault Korea, will take office on Sept. 1.
Nicolas Paris, the new CEO of Renault Korea, obtained a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and graduated from Reims Management School in France. He joined Renault Group in 2015 after passing through the global automotive parts company ZF (ZF Lenksysteme).
Mr. Paris has held key responsibilities in purchasing-related core tasks, including the development of new cars for overseas markets, chassis and platform, electrification, and advanced technologies. Notably, he served as the head of purchasing at the Alliance Innovation Lab in Shanghai, China, from 2019 for about three years, deeply involved in the development of advanced technologies in electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity. The Renault Innovation Lab was an institution engaged in collaborative development and support efforts to integrate outstanding startups and advanced technologies into the automotive industry in major cities around the world.
Based on this experience, Mr. Paris has served as the vice president in charge of purchasing for batteries, e-powertrains, ADAS, connectivity, software, and electronic components from 2023 until recently, contributing to Renault Group's technological innovation and transition to electric vehicles.
Renault Korea expects that Mr. Paris will demonstrate outstanding leadership in the company's future eco-friendly new car development roadmap, based on his rich partnership experience in core advanced technologies and global market experience in India and China.
Stéphane Deblaise, the former CEO of Renault Korea, will transition to the position of CEO of Renault Group India starting Sept. 1.
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