Episode 12 of the Innovation & Impact podcast features Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, whose career spans from engaging in cutting-edge semiconductor research to leading one of the world’s most iconic brands. In this episode, host Vijay Kumar, Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering and Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM), sits down with Vigna, who reflects on his journey from physicist and innovator to industry leader, sharing how early breakthroughs in sensor technology, now embedded in everyday devices like smartphones, helped shape his approach to innovation.
The conversation explores how Vigna is guiding Ferrari through a new era of electrification and digital transformation while staying true to the company’s legacy of performance and design. From pioneering microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to advancing next-generation vehicles, he emphasizes the importance of combining deep technical expertise with a clear vision for the future.
Listen to Episode 12 for insights into how the technologies are shaping high-performance sports cars today, with the company’s focus on the impact of people and the planet.
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