Carlos Ghosn new president of ACEA

The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has elected Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Renault, as its new President. Mr Ghosn takes over from Mr Philippe Varin, former Chairman of the Board of Management of PSA Peugeot Citroën. He had already occupied this position in 2009.
As the ACEA Secretary General Erik Jonnaert said : "Mr Ghosn will lead ACEA through an important period of political transition in Europe. Under his presidency, ACEA will continue to focus on its key policy recommendations, which are to drive innovation, to foster growth through international trade and to call for a supportive regulatory framework."
Let's remind that Carlos Ghosn is also leader of the "automated driving" program of the french trade and industry ministry. He may play a role in that field to push that technology in Europe as well.