Najam Mirza Baig

Najam Mirza Baig is an experienced professional in the automotive and technology sectors, currently serving as Manager of Applied ML and AI Innovation & Strategy at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi since 2013. In this role, Najam leads data and digital innovation teams with a focus on AI, ML, mobile, cloud, and SaaS technologies, driving initiatives for autonomous and connected vehicles. Previously, from 2006 to 2013, Najam held various positions at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., including Global Lead for Marketing and Sales and Synergy Lead in the Office of the CIO, contributing to significant cost savings and market strategies for emerging markets. Najam's career began at DaimlerChrysler as an Enterprise Architect, followed by a role as a Management Consultant at PwC Consulting. Najam holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.