Yong Gessner
Yong Gessner is the European head of the Baidu Intelligent Driving Group, overseeing the strategic direction and operational leadership of the company's autonomous vehicle initiatives in Europe. With a background as an Executive Director at Weride, another Chinese mobility provider, Gessner brings a wealth of experience to his role. He holds a doctorate in mathematics and has a strong focus on advancing autonomous mobility solutions. Recently, he has been in the news for Baidu's plans to establish a hub for autonomous mobility in Zurich, Switzerland, where the company aims to introduce its driverless vehicle technology to the European market.
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Switzerland:
Yong Gessner, the Europe chief of Baidu's robotaxis, assures that his company does not access user data from Switzerland.
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Switzerland:
Yong Gessner is the Europe Chief of the Intelligent Driving Group of Baidu, discussing the stability of Switzerland as a market entry point.
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Switzerland:
Yong Gessner is the Europe Chief of the Intelligent Driving Group at Baidu, discussing the company's plans for Zurich and Europe.
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