Derin Sönmez is a global and creative professional in the transportation industry, having worked with major automotive brands across multiple regions and most recently helping his company become a leader in the Chinese passenger car market. He brings direct managerial experience in product design and development, corporate innovation, global leadership, branding, and the application of artificial intelligence. With a background in Transportation Design and an MBA from INSEAD, Derin is passionate about startups and technology and has been involved in founding three companies.