John Krafcik

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John Krafcik is a seasoned automotive executive who recently joined Rivian's Board of Directors in July 2023.1 2 Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Career Highlights

Waymo: Served as CEO from 2015 to 2021, leading the company's efforts in autonomous driving technology.1 3
TrueCar: Held roles as President and Board Member.3
Hyundai Motor America: Served as President and CEO from 2008 to 2013.4
Ford Motor Company: Worked in various product development roles from 1990 to 2004.4
NUMMI: Started his automotive career as a quality and manufacturing engineer at this GM-Toyota joint venture.2

Education and Contributions

Studied Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University and Management at MIT Sloan School of Management.1
Introduced the term "lean production" as a researcher in MIT's International Motor Vehicle Program.2 3

Current Roles

Board of Directors at Rivian (since July 2023).4
Member of Rivian's audit committee.2
Serves on the Supervisory Boards of Daimler Truck AG and Daimler Truck Holding AG.1 2

Expertise

Krafcik brings over 35 years of experience in the automotive industry, with particular expertise in:

Manufacturing engineering
Automotive technology
Leadership in innovative companies
Electric vehicle development

His appointment to Rivian's board is seen as valuable for helping the company achieve its mission of electrifying transportation and making it more sustainable.1 3