Karl Iagnemma

Karl Iagnemma is a renowned expert in the fields of robotics and autonomous vehicles, with a wealth of experience and achievements under his belt.

With a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Robotics from MIT, where he was a National Science Foundation fellow, and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he graduated at the top of his class, Karl boasts a strong educational background.

Karl was the former director of the Robotic Mobility Group at MIT, where his research led to over 150 technical publications, 50 patents, and multiple edited volumes on autonomous vehicle competitions.

Recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit, Karl was named one of Goldman Sachs' 'Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs' in 2017 and featured on the 'Recode 100' list of technology influencers the same year.

Beyond his technical expertise, Karl is also an accomplished author, with his fiction works translated into seven languages.

As the co-founder of nuTonomy, recognized as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer in 2017, Karl has left a significant impact on the autonomous vehicle industry.

Currently serving as the President and CEO of Motional, Karl continues to shape the future of autonomous mobility with his leadership and vision.

His previous roles include President and CEO of the Hyundai-Aptiv Autonomous Driving Joint Venture, President of Autonomous Mobility at Aptiv, and CEO and Co-Founder of nuTonomy.

Karl has also contributed to academia as a Guest Professor at Halmstad University, a Visiting Researcher at the National Technical University of Athens, and a Principal Research Scientist at MIT.