Renault Korea Appoints Im Seokwon as Head of Research Center... Strengthens Electrification Development System

Renault Korea is accelerating its electrification strategy for new vehicles by appointing a new head of its research and development organization.

Renault Korea (CEO Nicolas Paris) announced on April 16 that it has appointed Director Im Seokwon as the new head of Renault Technology Korea (RTK·Central Research Center).

Im Seokwon began his career in 1993, joining Samsung Aerospace through the Samsung Group’s open recruitment and starting in engine design work. Since then, he has spent more than 30 years at Samsung Motors and Renault Korea, overseeing powertrain and new vehicle development.

Since 2022, he has served as the Chief Vehicle Engineer (CVE) for the Aurora Project, leading the launch of the Grand Koleos and Filante models.

Renault Korea believes that, based on Im’s experience in new vehicle development and global collaboration capabilities, he will lead the development of electrified models and shorten development periods.

According to its mid-to-long-term strategy, the ‘futuREady Plan,’ the company aims to release one new electrified model in Korea each year until 2029. Starting in 2028, next-generation electric vehicles will be produced at the Busan plant.

The company will also shorten the development period for new vehicles, aiming to reduce the time from concept decision to production to within two years.

In addition, beginning with the launch of a software-defined vehicle (SDV) in 2027, Renault Korea will pursue the transition to Level 2++ autonomous driving and AI-based vehicles (AIDV). To this end, the company plans to expand collaboration between its research staff and global partners.

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