Speakers

Starting in 1998 as a chassis test engineer working on the Nissan Primera, Emma now sits as director of test operations, customer-orientated engineering and the Dynamic Platform Office. Based in Cranfield in the UK, she oversees a diverse team of 400 professionals spanning the UK, Spain and Germany, all working toward delivering the latest Nissan vehicles to European customers and beyond. With a strong background in chassis and body design, Emma has devoted most of her career to vehicle test operations. A notable milestone in her journey was her assignment to the Renault F1 team in 2002 as a test engineer, where she contributed to high-performance automotive innovation for 1.5 years. Today, Emma manages all vehicle test operations for Nissan in Europe, while also leading initiatives in UK capex, intelligent test transformation and workplace well-being. Her strategic focus includes fostering a positive culture and driving behavioral improvements within her team. Passionate about test transformation through digital platforms, Emma is deeply committed to the development of future test engineers and shaping the future of vehicle testing.