He joined Renault in 1981 in the Engine Development Department. He held a number of different positions in this department until 1992, when he became Executive Assistant to the Chairman.

In 1994, he joined the Powertain Engineering Department as Head of Engine Development and Tuning, then in 1998, he joined the Vehicle Engineering Development Department as Vice President for Process Quality.

From 1999 to 2003, following the creation of the Renault Nissan Alliance, he joined Nissan in Tokyo as Vice-President in charge of the CEO office. From 2003 to 2005, back at Renault, he was appointed Vice President, Industrial System Performance Department.

Then in 2005, he became Senior Vice President, in charge of the CEO Office, and a member of the Renault Management Committee. In March 2007, he returned to Nissan in Tokyo as Senior Vice President, CEO/COO Office and Corporate Administration.

Since September 1, 2008 he has also been Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning, Product Planning & Programs.