Valeo’s Jeffrey Shay Named MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Award Winner

“I am deeply honored to receive this award, but it wouldn’t be possible without the hard work, dedication and creativity of our software-focused teams at Valeo,” said Shay. “Valeo has always been at the forefront of significant transitions within the automotive industry, and the same is naturally true when it comes to the current evolution towards software-defined mobility. As a key partner for automotive players and major tech companies, we can provide the most innovative solutions to our customers as SDV technology becomes more common in the future.”

Jeffrey Shay, Valeo Group President, North America

Shay is responsible for the strategic direction, growth and overall performance of Valeo’s business in the United States and Mexico, which together account for approximately 20% of the Valeo Group’s annual sales. In addition to his role as Group President, North America, Shay is Regional Operations Vice President of Valeo’s Brain Division in North America.

Shay also leads Valeo’s efforts as a launch partner for SDVerse, a new B2B sales marketplace for buying and selling automotive software. “Jeffrey has played a key role in advancing SDV capabilities across the software ecosystem,” said SDVerse CEO Prashant Gulati. “His insights have consistently improved products and strategies, benefiting the entire industry.”

About Valeo 

Valeo is a technology company and partner to all automakers and new mobility players worldwide. Valeo innovates to make mobility safer, smarter and more sustainable. Valeo enjoys technological and industrial leadership in electrification, driving assistance systems, reinvention of the interior experience and lighting everywhere. These four areas, vital to the transformation of mobility, are the Group’s growth drivers.

Valeo in figures: 22 billion euros in sales in 2023 | 109 600 employees, 28 countries, 159 plants, 64 research and development centers and 19 distribution platforms at June 30, 2024.

Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.

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