Luis Lopes
Vice President Toyota Motor Europe
Luis Lopes (he/him) is an accomplished leader with extensive IT expertise, specializing in Corporate Law and the integration of Automotive and Digital technologies. Thriving as a strategic partner and change agent at Toyota, Luis is dedicated to fostering innovation and empowering individuals.
With dual Portuguese/Belgian nationalities, Luis studied Civil Engineering in Computer Science at ULB University in Brussels. Before joining Toyota in 2007, he served as a Programme Manager at a London-based Global Corporate Law firm, overseeing global projects in the Information Systems & Strategy division.
Since 2007, Luis has been a key contributor at Toyota, starting in IT&D in Manufacturing and later managing teams for R&D, Production Engineering, and other Corporate functions. In 2016, he led a two-year assignment in the Product Management Division, focusing on the business case for Connected Cars in Europe before returning to IT&D.
In 2021, Luis assumed the role of Director of the Connected Technologies Business Unit at Toyota, revitalizing its P&L and advancing the connected subscription business. By 2022, he took on the positions of Vice President of Information Technology & Digital and Vice President of Connected Technology at Toyota Motor Europe. In July 2024, after the merger between Connected Technologies and R&D Electronics, he transitioned the responsibilities of Connected Technologies and is now fully focusing on IT&D.
Reimagining Enterprise with Al: From Vision to Value
Al is no longer just a technology enabler, it is reshaping how enterprises innovate, operate, and deliver value. In this session, Luis Lopes, VP, IT&D, Toyota Motor Europe, and Ruchir Budhwar, Executive Vice President & Industry Head - Manufacturing, Infosys, will share their perspectives on the transformative role of Al in the enterprise landscape.
Key themes will include:
- TME's vision for embedding Al to drive innovation and operational excellence
- Infosys' approach to scaling Al responsibly and sustainably
- How the two organizations are collaborating to turn vision into execution
- Real-world use cases demonstrating measurable business impact