Mr. Botti started his career in 1978 as product engineer for Renault France. From 1989 on, he worked in the USA for General Motors, before becoming Chief Technologist and subsequently Business Line Executive of the Powertrain Business at Delphi. In May 2006, he was appointed Chief Technical Officer of EADS. Mr. Botti holds degrees from INSA Toulouse, an MBA from Central Michigan University and a PhD from the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers.
