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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Recent news mentions
Yong Gessner, the Europe chief of Baidu's robotaxis, assures that his company does not access user data from Switzerland.
Postauto leitet in der Ostschweiz die Zukunft des öV ein
Switzerland· 2025-11-06
Yong Gessner is the Europe Chief of the Intelligent Driving Group of Baidu, discussing the stability of Switzerland as a market entry point.
Postauto arbeitet mit Apollo Go zusammenSwitzerland· 2025-10-23Yong Gessner is the Europe Chief of the Intelligent Driving Group at Baidu, discussing the company's plans for Zurich and Europe.
Baidu lüftet seine Pläne für die SchweizSwitzerland· 2025-08-25