PHILIPPE BRUNET

Biography

Philippe Brunet began his career in 1988, at Aerospatiale, as engineer in the design of geostationary satellites.

In 1989, he joined the Renault Formula One team as Powertrain engineer, where he held several positions until 1999, in testing, simulations and design of the V10 Formula1 engine.

In 2000, he joined the engineering Division of Renault Group, as Chief Powertrain Engineer of the 2,0l Diesel, 1st Alliance Diesel engine, which was developed and produced by Renault Group, in partnership with Nissan motors. In 2005, he became Senior Manager responsible for Powertrain performance target settings, and was appointed in 2007, General Manager in charge of Powertrain Software and Calibration for all Renault Group powertrains.

In 2012, he joined the Product Planning & Programs Division of Renault Group, as D-segment Program Director in charge of new Espace, Talisman/SM6 and new Koleos/QM6, for Europe, South Korea and China.

On January 1st, 2017, Philippe Brunet was appointed Alliance Global Vice President, Powertrain and EV engineering, in charge of Powertrain R&D for both Renault Group & Nissan motors. On April 1st, 2018, he became Alliance Senior Vice President, Powertrain and EV Engineering, and member of the Renault Group management committee.

In January 2021, he is appointed Senior Vice President Powertrain & EV Engineering, and is member of the Corporate management committee of Renault Group.

On November 1, 2023, Philippe Brunet becomes SVP Powertrain & EV Engineering Ampere.