Ford announced Monday the appointment of Franck Louis-Victor, a former Renault executive, as vice-president responsible for the innovation division.
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48-year-old Franck Louis-Victor, who will take office on July 1,
“will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic plan that includes the company's existing and emerging skill portfolios in areas such as autonomous vehicles and mobility services, as well as Ford's incubator, Ford X, ”
the group said in a statement. Recently, Franck Louis-Victor
"oversaw the development and implementation of new business models and revenue sources for Renault, including an enhanced multimedia system
,
"
the statement added.
At the same time, he worked for almost three years, starting in 2016, for the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance as global director in charge of connected services.