François Castaing
François Castaing | |
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Castaing in 2016 | |
| Born | 18 March 1945 |
| Died | 26 July 2023 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | French |
| Education | Engineering |
| Alma mater | École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers |
| Occupation | Automobile industry executive |
| Years active | 1968–2000 |
| Employer(s) | Renault American Motors Corporation Chrysler Corporation |
| Known for | Product lifecycle management Automobile platform team approach |
| Notable work | Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Dodge Intrepid and other LH cars Jeep Grand Cherokee Dodge Viper |
| Awards | Automotive Hall of Fame |
François Jean Castaing (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa ʒɑ̃ kastɛ̃]; 18 March 1945 – 26 July 2023) was a French automotive executive with Renault, American Motors, and Chrysler. He was an engineering graduate from École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers in Paris, and worked in Europe for Gordini and Renault before being named vice president for Product Engineering and Development at American Motors Corporation (AMC).