United States. Elsa Foley, senior manager of Product Planning – Technology and Innovation at Nissan North America, has been recognized as one of the 2024 Rising Stars by Automotive News.
In his current role, Foley leads a team that manages key attributes in the automotive ecosystem, ranging from Automated Driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, to Onboard Experiences and Electric Vehicle strategies. In addition, he leads the new Innovation Team, working in conjunction with Nissan's Advanced Research and Development teams to accelerate future product innovations.
Among his achievements, Foley co-pioneered the patented Rear Door Alert (RDA) technology, which helps drivers remember items forgotten in the rear seats, and which is now present in all Nissan models.
With 14 years with the company, Foley has held a variety of roles, including a two-year assignment at the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi, Japan. She holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Northeastern University in Boston.
Automotive News' "Rising Stars" program honors executives under the age of 45 who are on track to reach senior leadership roles. Since 2014, this list has highlighted the future leaders of the automotive industry.
