JP Clausen

JP Clausen, the New Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability at General Motors

JP Clausen is the newly appointed Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability at General Motors, replacing the retiring Gerald Johnson.123 Clausen brings extensive experience in global manufacturing, engineering, and operations from his previous roles at Tesla, Lego, Google, and Zymergen.24

Key Facts about JP Clausen:

• Formerly led efforts to scale electric vehicle propulsion systems at Tesla's Gigafactory 12
• Spearheaded the automation of gene manufacturing and fermentation technology at Zymergen to deliver sustainable materials1
• Led a financial turnaround at Lego by simplifying the product and component portfolio1
• Drove groundbreaking technological innovation, product development, and process optimization as VP of Engineering at Google Data Centers1
• Serves on the board of Next Hydrogen Corp, a leader in innovative hydrogen solutions4

GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra expressed confidence in Clausen's ability to accelerate GM's vision, stating, "JP's unique expertise in global manufacturing innovation, engineering, and operations will accelerate our ability to deliver on our vision for GM with the highest quality vehicles for our customers."12

Clausen will work alongside the retiring Gerald Johnson through the end of 2024 to ensure a smooth transition.13 His appointment is part of GM's broader strategy to advance an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all, powered by the Ultium battery platform.1