Renault Korea appoints Im Seok-won as new head of research institute… Accelerating 'Future Ready' electrification strategy

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Renault Korea Motors (CEO Nicolas Parry) announced on the 16th, 2026, that it has appointed Director Im Seok-won as the new head of Renault Technology Korea (RTK), serving as the newly appointed Research Institute Director (R&D Division Head). This personnel move is seen as a strategic step to solidify the Renault Group's medium- to long-term "futuREady" plan and secure technological competitiveness centered on electrification and software in the rapidly changing global automotive market.

The newly appointed President Im Seok-won joined Samsung Aerospace in 1993 through the Samsung Group general recruitment, beginning his career in engine design. He has since accumulated over 30 years of unparalleled expertise in powertrain and new vehicle development through stints at Samsung Motors and Renault Korea. Particularly since 2022, as the Chief Vehicle Engineer (CVE) leading the Aurora Project, he played a pivotal role in the successful market launch of the Grand Koleos and Phelante. Furthermore, having served as a Powertrain Project Leader within the Renault-Nissan Alliance in France, he possesses extensive experience in global technical collaboration, making him the ideal candidate to expand horizontal cooperation with overseas partners in the future.

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