Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

• Lead a 30+ expert team (designers, modelers, engineers) for Renault and partner projects, for both Indian and European markets.
• Launched the new Renault Design Centre India: Designed, inaugurated, and operationalized a 1,500 m² creative hub, strengthening local and global innovation capacity.
• Awarded the IBDA 2025 for the best In-house Design Studio and best Design project, as well as CII Design Gold Award 2024 for the Renault Kiger, recognizing excellence in automotive design and alignment with Indian market expectations.
• Led flagship projects:
• Developed Renault.rethink, a symbolic sculpture showcased in India, embodying the future vision of Renault cars for India.
• Designed the new Renault India range (Triber facelift, Kiger facelift, New Duster, and next ones...)
• Reduced design/engineering convergence time through process optimization and collaborative tools.
• Strategic representation:
• speaker at Driving Vision News Pune 2024 and CII Indian Summit 2024 on design and automotive innovation.
• Contributor to Design India Yearbook 2024-25 and 2025-26.
• Member of Renault India and RNTBCI operational committees, contributing to product roadmaps and global standard alignment.
• Budget management: Oversaw a €3M annual budget
• Key Skills:
• #CreativeLeadership #InternationalStudioManagement #AutomotiveDesign #SustainableInnovation #StyleEngineeringConvergence #ComplexProjectManagement #GlobalDesignStrategy #CATIA #PerceivedQuality

Jun 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Quality-Cost-Delivery (QCD) lead for international vehicle projects (manufactured in Morocco and India), including the Renault #Kardian (launched in 2023).
• Coordinated 40+ experts (exterior/interior design, color & trim, CAS & A-Class modelers, budget/planning controllers) to align design vision with industrial constraints.
• Reduced design/engineering convergence gaps through real-time tracking indicators and collaborative workshops.
• Represented the Design department in critical decision-making committees (Design/Engineering/Cost), ensuring design intent preservation while meeting cost targets.
• Cross-continental collaboration: Aligned design strategies for vehicles tailored to diverse markets (Europe, Asia)
• Key Skills:
• #DesignProjectManagement #StyleEngineeringConvergence #CrossFunctionalLeadership #AutomotiveDesign #InternationalCollaboration #ProjectDelivery

Apr 2019 – May 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

• Established the A-Class Modeling department at LADA Design
• Managed a €1M annual budget for modeling activities
• Delivered A-Class surfaces for flagship projects:
• Lada Iskra & Iskra Cross: Met deadlines and quality standards, with step-up in Perceived Quality compared to previous Lada projects.
• Lada Niva: Perfect alignment between design intent and technical constraints, praised by product teams. Project canceled.
• Implemented Renault Design processes: Standardized methodologies (A-Class, Design Engineering, Perceived Quality) and trained local teams.
• Active in decision-making committees: Ensured optimal compromises to preserve design intent while meeting industrial constraints.
• Key Skills:
• #AClassSurfacing #DepartmentManagement #PerceivedQuality #CATIA #TechnicalLeadership #MulticulturalCollaboration #AutomotiveDesign

Sep 2018 – Mar 2019 · 6 mos

• Launched the Design Engineering activity: Structured a new function to support designers with dedicated technical expertise.
• Optimized tools and processes:
• Developed generic CATIA models to accelerate design iterations.
• Established weekly workshops to align design and engineering teams from early stages.
• Enhanced perceived quality: Introduced methodologies to evaluate and improve visual/tactile surface impact, supporting Renault brand to reach top level in Perceived Quality
• Key Skills:
• #DesignEngineering #ProcessImprovement #CATIA #DesignEngineeringCollaboration #PerceivedQuality #TechnicalInnovation

Nov 2014 – Sep 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos

• Managed a 10-person team : Allocated resources, tracked workload, and coordinated with subcontractors for 10+ simultaneous vehicle projects.
• Developed innovative technical tools:
• Created a perceived quality tracking dashboard.
• Standardized design quality activities, integrating synchronized milestones with design and engineering departments.
• International collaboration: Shared best practices across studios (Brazil, Romania, India, Korea), ensuring the same level of Perceived Quality for Renault Group cars worlwide.
• Competitive benchmarking: Regular analysis to maintain Renault’s Best-in-Class position in perceived quality.
• Key Skills:
• #PerceivedQuality #InternationalTeamManagement #ContinuousImprovement #Benchmarking #CATIA #ProjectManagement #MulticulturalCollaboration

Oct 2013 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr

• Design quality lead for 4 vehicle projects (Mégane GT, Mégane Estate GT, Mégane Sedan, Sandero RS):
• Defined design intents for Fit & Finish drawings, achieving a 100% convergence rate with engineering teams.
• Supervised physical and digital mock-ups to ensure design intent was fully respected in final production.
• Competitive analysis: In-depth studies to position Renault as a leader in perceived quality, with gap reports used for management reviews.
• Process improvement: Implemented tools to organize the Design Quality department, reducing validation time by 30%.
• Key Skills:
• #FitAndFinish #CompetitiveAnalysis #DigitalMockups #CATIA #DesignQualityManagement #StyleEngineeringConvergence

Sep 2012 – Sep 2013 · 1 yr

• Upper-body architecture lead for the Renault Kwid (Indian market):
• Managed interfaces and allocated volumes for exterior/interior, collaborating with design, plastic, sheet metal, and performance teams.
• Reduced integration conflicts through weekly reviews focused on perceived quality and cost optimization.
• Managed a 5-member Indian engineering team: Mentored and upskilled local talent in architecture, design/engineering convergence.
• Cross-cultural collaboration: Aligned Renault and Nissan processes to accelerate development time by 20% while reducing costs.
• Key Skills:
• #AutomotiveArchitecture #DesignEngineeringConvergence #TeamManagement #CATIA #CostOptimization #InternationalCollaboration

Jan 2009 – Aug 2012 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• Founded the design/engineering convergence function in Romania after 6-month training in France:
• Managed the full process from initial mock-up to A-Class surface release for exterior/interior.
• Contributed to 5 major projects: Renault Sandero Facelift, Twingo Facelift, Duster India (successfully launched), Dacia Logan MCV 2013, Nissan Terrano 2013.
• Optimized convergence indicators: 40% reduction in gaps between design intent and engineering feasibility.
• Developed generic CATIA tools to streamline iterations and improve collaboration across sites (France, Romania, Brazil, India, Turkey).
• Led a 6-person team (2 leaders + 3 technical designers)
• Key Skills:
• #DesignEngineeringConvergence #InternationalProjectManagement #CATIA #TechnicalLeadership #ProcessOptimization #MultisiteCollaboration

Mar 2007 – Dec 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Bodywork architecture lead for Kangoo (long version), Master, and Sandero:
• Managed interfaces and volumes for seamless component integration (plastic, sheet metal, industrial design).
• Used CATIA V5 to develop and refine designs, reducing assembly conflicts by 20%.
• Bridge between French and Romanian teams: Facilitated technical and methodological exchanges, focusing on upskilling local consultants.
• Key Skills:
• #BodyworkArchitecture #CATIA #MultiMaterialIntegration #InternationalCollaboration #InterfaceManagement

Oct 2006 – Feb 2007 · 4 mos

• My first international professional experience took place in Romania, where I contributed to the development of the first-generation Logan and Sandero vehicles.
• Conducted subjective testing to evaluate modifications aimed at enhancing client comfort, focusing on aspects such as noise, ergonomics, and driving sensations.
• Assessed vehicle attributes that cannot be quantified by machines, providing valuable feedback to refine the overall user experience.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support the optimization of design and engineering solutions for customer satisfaction.

Apr 2006 – Sep 2006 · 5 mos

• Contributed to the management of the innovation strategy within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on a transversal approach across vehicles and departments. My responsibilities included:
• Developing an argumentation framework for future equipment by conducting a comprehensive literature review on related projects, including insights from fields outside the automotive industry.
• Defining the innovation scope by analyzing existing solutions and identifying opportunities for advancement.
• Creating detailed digital mock-ups to visually communicate the potential final product to stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of the concept.
• Investigating applicable technologies to support the development and feasibility of the proposed equipment.
• Collaborating with professionals across various domains, including engineering, industrial design, ergonomics, regulations, patents, and research, to ensure project success.
• This project secured funding for 2008, enabling the organization of a transversal team to conduct advanced studies, including physical mock-ups, marketing research, technical analysis, and integration within a vehicle.