Jordi Bigorra Vives

Jordi Bigorra Vives is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in research and development, primarily in the automotive and refrigeration sectors. Currently serving as the R&D Director at Thermo King in Barcelona since May 2017, Jordi leads innovation in electrification and sustainability for marine and small truck refrigeration units. Prior to this, Jordi held significant roles at Lear Corporation, including Director of Global Electro-mechanical Engineering & Design, focusing on automotive electronics for major OEMs. With a strong academic background, including multiple master's degrees in engineering and business technology from Universitat Rovira i Virgili and Universitat Ramon Llull, Jordi also contributes as a professor in Technology and Engineering Management. Previous experience includes technology consulting and leadership roles at United Technologies, where an emphasis was placed on developing technology roadmaps and electrical testing solutions.