Leif Axelsson is currently Innovation Strategy Director at CEVT, where he is also managing strategic partnerships and external finding. Previously working in different positions at Lindholmen Science Park, Volvo Technology and Ericsson, he has profound experience in coordinating larger international projects, managing portfolios of many projects and business development. Leif Axelsson holds a Ph.D. degree in physics from the University of Gothenburg and has filed six patents and published more than 100 papers in scientific journals and conference proceedings.

CEVT is the European R&D center for ZEEKR, a company within the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Founded in 2013, we are an international company with a strong vision of contributing to a different and better tomorrow. We do this by driving and developing innovative intelligent vehicle architectures, software solutions and digital mobility services. Automotive is our DNA, smart mobility is our core. Through our world-leading expertise and collaborations, we create innovative technology solutions that contribute to an autonomous, connected and more sustainable future. CEVT's work comes to life in products and services from world-leading brands. CEVT is located at UNi3 By Geely, Lindholmen, Gothenburg, Sweden.