Varun is an accomplished Aero-Thermal Expert with over 12 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in aerodynamics, thermal systems, and CFD simulations. He has extensive expertise in Front End Air Flow (FEAF), Air Induction Systems (AIS), and under-hood thermal analysis for both passenger and high-performance vehicles. With a proven track record at General Motors, Rimac Automobili, and Bugatti Rimac, he has played a key role in optimizing vehicle cooling, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency. Varun has led simulation projects for iconic performance cars like the Camaro and Corvette, contributing to cutting-edge vehicle development through innovative CFD methodologies.

Rimac’s distinctive agility, technical expertise and relentless innovation in the EV sphere, along with Bugatti’s 110-year heritage of design and engineering some of the world’s most iconic hypercars, are now combined in a new company. The new company sees two automotive powerhouses generate an exciting new movement in the automotive and technology industries, originally initiated and strongly supported by the sports car manufacturer Porsche AG. Mate Rimac’s leadership and strategic direction have seen Rimac become an industry frontrunner means he is exceptionally placed to lead the new company as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO of Rimac Group, he will run both Bugatti Rimac and the new division, Rimac Technology. Bugatti Rimac’s global headquarters is situated at Rimac’s current base on the outskirts of Zagreb, Croatia, but in time will transition to the recently announced €200M, 200.000m2 Rimac Campus, also serving as the home of Rimac Technology. Rimac Automobili and Bugatti each continue to operate as separate brands and manufacturers, retaining their individual production facilities in Zagreb and Molsheim respectively as well as the distribution channels.