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Ken Washington
Ken Washington, PhD, is an accomplished engineer and technology executive with extensive experience in various industries. He is currently serving as an Independent Director at Gentherm.34 Previously, he held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Medtronic, where he was responsible for accelerating innovation through product development and technology strategies.2
Dr. Washington's career highlights include:
- Vice President of Software Engineering for Consumer Robotics at Amazon, leading the development of new consumer devices and services.1
- Chief Technology Officer at Ford Motor Company, overseeing the company's technology strategy.12
- Various leadership roles at Lockheed Martin Corporation, including Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President of the Advanced Technology Center.12
- Chief Information Officer at Sandia National Laboratories.12
He holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University.123 Dr. Washington has received numerous accolades, including:
- Induction into the National Academy of Engineering in 2020123
- Black Engineer of the Year Award in Research Leadership in 20121
- Induction into the Black Engineer Hall of Fame in 202323
His LinkedIn username is kenwashington, and his profile indicates over 30 years of experience leading technical activities for Fortune 100 companies, government contractors, and research and development organizations.4
