TECHNOLOGY IS THE FOCUS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS The new companies on the block are poaching expertise from leading automotive and technology businesses to build the electric vehicles of the future
TECHNOLOGY IS THE FOCUS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS The new companies on the block are poaching expertise from leading automotive and technology businesses to build the electric vehicles of the future
MARC WINTERHOFF
JOB FROM : SENIOR PARTNER AT ROLAND BERGER JOB TO : CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AT LUCID MOTORS
Formerly a Senior Partner at Roland Berger , Winterhoff shifted to electrification and took on the position of Chief Operating Officer at Lucid Motors . This was in the same month that Lucid unveiled its latest addition to the EV range , Gravity , which is the company ’ s luxury SUV model built for sustainability and prestige . As the new COO , a role created at the time , Winterhoff will report to CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson .
“ We are delighted to welcome Marc to Lucid ,” said Peter Rawlinson , CEO and CTO , Lucid Group . “ His keen insight into consumer and technology trends and operational expertise within the automotive industry in North America , Europe , and China make him the ideal leader to help propel us into the next phase of our growth .”
“ I COULDN ’ T BE MORE EXCITED TO JOIN LUCID AND BE PART OF SUCH A STELLAR GROUP ” MARC WINTERHOFF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER LUCID MOTORS
KYLE VOGT
JOB FROM : CEO OF CRUISE ( OWNED BY GENERAL MOTORS ) JOB TO : TBC
The news in November 2023 suggested that Vogt left the company due to his concerns around the safety of driverless cars . While there was no formal shift for him the former CEO will likely be resourceful in his pursuits . He previously founded a few companies before Cruise , including the interactive live-streaming service Twitch .