Henri Chemin was a French racing driver, motorsport executive, and marketing and communications specialist. He began his career as a racing driver in the 1950s and 1960s, but he is best known for his role as Director of the Ford France Competition Department from 1968 to 1972. During this period, he contributed to the success of iconic cars such as the Ford GT40, the Mustang, and the Capri, managing high-profile motorsport programs. Subsequently, from 1972, he became the competition director for Chrysler-Simca (later Talbot), where he was the architect of the success of the Simca 1000 Rallye and the program that led to the Matra-Simca's victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His influence extended beyond racing, as he became a key figure in public relations and automotive journalism. For his contributions to the French automotive industry and motorsport, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Merit and a Knight of the Legion of Honour.