Francesco Bacco is an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in telecommunications and automotive technology. Currently serving as the Head of Architecture and Development for Intelligent Cockpit at CARIAD since July 2020, Francesco previously held several key positions at AUDI AG, including Head of Platform Development and Architecture Cockpit Domain. Francesco's extensive experience in LTE and 3G modem development includes leadership roles at Ericsson and ST Ericsson, where responsibilities spanned project management, team leadership, and technical development in various capacities. Francesco's educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Università degli Studi di Padova and a Maturita' Scientifica from Liceo Scientifico G. Ferrari.