Q&A

Brian Latouf, Hyundai North America's chief safety officer, talks safety tech, standards and industry trends.

One year ago this month, Brian Latouf joined Hyundai North America as Chief Safety Officer, responsible for all safety-compliance matters, strategic direction and oversight of all safety and emissions investigations and recalls in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. A mechanical engineer experienced in vehicle structures and safety testing, Latouf is also a Six Sigma Black Belt who previously served as executive director of GM's Global Safety Field operation. He spoke about Hyundai's safety-related developments with SAE Media editor Lindsay Brooke.