Shilan Demir is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the automotive and technology sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Customer Programs at Luminar Technologies, Shilan leads initiatives for European customers, focusing on operations in Sweden and team development. As an Executive Board Member of Retein, Shilan advocates for innovative water purification technology aimed at significantly enhancing energy efficiency. Previously, Shilan held key leadership positions at Zenseact, Zenuity, and Volvo Cars, where contributions included developing autonomous driving programs and strategic partnerships. Shilan's career began at Cross Design AB, with a solid educational foundation in mechanical engineering from Halmstad University and Chalmers University of Technology.