Leandro Lara

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Vice President - HW Engineering (Electronics) at Stellantis

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Overview

Leandro is the Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Stellantis, leading global teams in developing electronic platforms for a software-defined future. With over 23 years of experience and an executive management qualification from SDA Bocconi, he specializes in integrating hardware and software to deliver innovative automotive solutions like STLA Brain and AutoDrive.

Outside of his executive role, Leandro is passionate about personal growth and draws inspiration from stories of perseverance. He is a proponent of the "1% better every day" mindset, aiming for small, consistent improvements in all aspects of life. He also shows a keen appreciation for elegant and technologically advanced automotive design.

He is inspired by Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon.

Personality Overview

Vision Oriented

Challenger

Self-Confident

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

SW-Defined Vehicles
His current role is focused on building electronic hardware platforms for a future where vehicle functionality is primarily defined by software.
Team Inspiration
He has posted about the importance of inspiring people to go above and beyond and helping them find the best versions of themselves.
Automotive Innovation
He leads the development of transformative platforms, including central computing (STLA Brain), infotainment (SmartCockpit), and autonomous driving systems.

Media Appearances

Leandro has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023
Vice President - HW Engineering (Electronics) at Stellantis
1-2022 - 1-2024
Vice President - HW Engineering & EE Architecture at Stellantis
2-2020 - 1-2022
Global Head of EE Architecture, Networks & Diagnostics at Stellantis
2-2003 - 6-2006
Telecommunications Technician at CEMIG

Education

2013 - 2014
MBA - Executive Management from SDA Bocconi
1-2023 - 12-2023
Stellantis Rise Leadership Program from INSEAD

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Insights For Selling To Leandro

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leandro is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leandro

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leandro move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Leandro take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Leandro

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