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Derek De Bono

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Group Software Defined Vehicle Vice President at Valeo
📍 Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Derek de Bono is the Group Vice President for Software Defined Vehicles at Valeo, a leading automotive supplier. He focuses on product strategy and how software, AI, and strategic partnerships are transforming the automotive industry and user experience. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Engineering from McGill University.

Outside of his core role, Derek is interested in how technology shapes new experiences, such as creating immersive gaming from in-car sensors. He closely follows the growth of the Robotaxi market and enjoys the challenge of public speaking and honing his presentation skills.

Valeo is developing a new product using data from existing vehicle sensors, with production expected to start in 2025 or 2026.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Group Software Defined Vehicle Vice President
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France
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Software Defined Vehicles
As a VP of SDV, he is a key public voice for Valeo, frequently discussing the company's strategy for hardware, software, and ADAS domain controllers in interviews and at conferences.
AI in Automotive
He speaks publicly about how artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming the automotive experience, from autonomous driving to new in-vehicle user applications.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Group Software Defined Vehicle Vice President
Valeo
1-2019
Group Product Marketing Vice President
Valeo
1-2011 - 1-2019
Group Product Marketing Director
Valeo
6-2008 - 12-2010
Marketing Director
Valeo
5-2005 - 6-2008
Marketing & Business Development
Valeo
In the press

Media appearances

IAA Mobility 2025: Valeo's Derek de Bono on SDVs. Featured in YouTube
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Our SDV Show is going to be Software Defined Vehicle Vice President Derek de Bono. Featured in Facebook (Valeo Group)
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Education
1-1998 - 12-1998
MBA
INSEAD
1988 - 1993
Bachelor of Engineering - BE
McGill University
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