Mumbai, July 10 -- French automotive major Renault India has further deepened its India commitment with strengthening of its design team in the country.

The company has roped in Jean-Philippe Salar as the new Design Director at Renault Design Centre India. He succeeds Julien Sabatier, who is set to take on the role of Head of Design Factory India and UI Management.

Sabatier led the Design Studio for the last three years and, on his part, was instrumental in setting up Renault's Design Studio in India as part of the French automakers 'renault. rethink' strategy. He delivered over 10 projects for Renault for both India and Europe market and played a key role in the introduction of the new Duster SUV in India.

In his new role, he will foc...