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Marc Suss

CV Marc SUSS

Résumé

Senior automotive executive with 30+ years of experience leading global vehicle programs with full Profit and Loss accountability in highly competitive, cost-driven environments.
Key achievements:
• Led one of the automotive industry’s most successful affordable vehicle strategies (Dacia), combining high volume with strong profitability
• Transformed cost structures through end-to-end Design-to-Cost across global ecosystems
• Scaled global vehicle platforms up to 1.5 million units annually, representing up to 65% of Group sales
• Built and managed complex international operations across Europe, Asia, India, Russia, Latin America, and Africa
Proven track record of delivering platform strategies, accelerating time-to-market, and building competitive product portfolios across developed and emerging markets. Recognized for combining strategic vision with strong execution to drive industrial performance and organizational transformation. Thinker-Doer.

Expériences professionnelles

Program director for b platform cars worldwide, vp

RENAULT GROUP , Guyancourt cedex

De Septembre 2023 à Aujourd'hui

Full P&L responsibility for Renault’s global B-platform portfolio (~1.5M vehicles/year, ~65% of Group sales, 1B€+ R&D-capex per year). Scope spans Europe, South America, Middle East, Africa, and India across multi-brand programs (Renault, Dacia, Nissan, Mitsubishi).
Key achievements:
• Leading Group’s largest global product portfolios across 10+ models (Clio, Captur, Duster, Bigster, Boreal, Sandero, Jogger, etc.)
• Driving platform standardization and modular strategies across brands
• Accelerating development cycles to match increasing competitive pressure, particularly from Chinese OEMs
• Delivering best-in-class cost/value through large-scale Design-to-Cost initiatives

Program director global access, vp

RENAULT GROUP , Guyancourt cedex - CDI

De Mai 2015 à Septembre 2023

Led Renault’s global affordable vehicle business with full P&L responsibility (up to 1.5M units/year; ~40% of Group sales). Managed end-to-end lifecycle across a global industrial footprint (Europe, India, Russia, Latin America, North Africa, Iran).
Key achievements:
• Transformed cost structure through high parts commonality and supplier-driven Design-to-Cost
• Played a key role in Dacia’s success, supporting growth from 0.5M to 0.7M units
• Established strong market positions across Europe, South America, Africa, and India
• Delivered double-digit market share in key emerging markets
• Built a highly efficient global operating model balancing cost, quality, and speed

Program director for electric vehicles

NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD , Atsugi - CDI

De Mai 2013 à Mai 2015

In charge of Profit & Loss for Nissan electric vehicles covering all functions of the company (sales, marketing, product planning, design, engineering, logistic, purchasing, manufacturing).

Chief vehicle engineer for new logan, sandero and mcv.

RENAULT GROUP , Guyancourt cedex - CDI

De Septembre 2009 à Mai 2013

En charge du QCDP (Qualité, Couts, Délai, Prestation) pour les nouvelles Sandero, Logan et MCV. Ce périmètre regroupe l'ingénierie, les achats, la logistique, l'après-vente et la fabrication

Responsable du département ouvrants

RENAULT GROUP , Guyancourt - CDI

De Février 2006 à Septembre 2009

Chef de département ingénierie en charge des mécanismes, vitrages, étanchéités, toits ouvrants, toit décapotables pour le groupe Renault. Encadrement de 200 personnes.

Formation complémentaire

General Management Program

CEDEP - Executive Development – Fontainebleau

0000 à Aujourd'hui

Parcours officiels

Ecole Centrale Paris – Ingénieur – Modélisation Mécaniques Structures – 1990

Langues

Allemand - Courant

Anglais - Courant

Espagnol - Notions

Centres d'intérêt

  • football
  • karaté