Keyvan Kargar
About Keyvan Kargar
Keyvan Kargar serves as the Vice President of Sales and Programs at Faurecia Clarion Electronics, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked in various roles at Renault and Faurecia over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Faurecia Clarion Electronics
Keyvan Kargar serves as the Vice President of Sales and Programs at Faurecia Clarion Electronics. He has held this position since 2019, working from Saitama, Japan. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and program management, contributing to the company's objectives in the automotive electronics sector.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Prior to his current role, Keyvan Kargar held several positions at Faurecia. He was the President of Faurecia Japan KK from 2018 to 2019 in Yokohama, Japan. He also served as the Senior Program Director for the Clean Mobility business group from 2015 to 2017 in Nanterre, France, and as the Country Managing Director for Faurecia Clean Mobility in Japan from 2017 to 2019.
Career at Renault
Keyvan Kargar worked at Renault for over a decade in various managerial roles. His positions included Innovation and Research Team Manager from 1994 to 1999, Innovating Driveline Projects Manager from 1999 to 2002, and several senior management roles from 2002 to 2010, focusing on projects related to double clutch systems, continuously variable transmissions, and customer requirements in powertrain installations.
Educational Background
Keyvan Kargar studied at ENSTA Paris, where he has been enrolled since 1994. He also attended Sorbonne Université, furthering his education in engineering and related fields. His academic background supports his extensive career in the automotive industry.
Short Tenure at Alstom
In 2011, Keyvan Kargar briefly worked at Alstom as the Senior Director of Engineering, Quality, and Indirect Sourcing. His time at Alstom lasted for one month, contributing to his diverse experience across different sectors within the automotive and engineering industries.