Ned Curic

Ned Curic is the Chief Engineering and Technology Officer at Stellantis, a position he has held since July 2023. Here are key details about his career and background:

Professional Experience

Stellantis:

• Joined Stellantis on August 30, 2021, as Chief Technology Officer12
• In July 2023, his role expanded to Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, overseeing both technology and research and development activities23

Previous Roles:

• Vice President of Alexa Automotive at Amazon (June 2017 - August 2021)12
• Executive Vice President at Toyota Connected (2015-2017)12
• Chief Technology Officer at Toyota Motor North America (2013-2015)12
• Various roles at Microsoft in Consulting, Product, Security, and Advisory (2000-2013)2
• Started his career in Engineering Systems at Northrop Grumman in 19962

Education

• Master's in Business Administration from Pepperdine University, George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management (2012)2
• Studied Informatics and Computer Science2

Expertise and Responsibilities

At Stellantis, Ned Curic is responsible for:

• Managing all information technology resources for the group1
• Overseeing research and development activities2
• Playing a strategic role in setting the company's mobility direction and future growth1
• Focusing on software-defined vehicles and the integration of advanced technologies4

Curic is known for his expertise in automotive technology, particularly in areas such as connected cars, digital transformation, and software integration in vehicles. His diverse background, spanning from aerospace to tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, brings a unique perspective to the automotive industry.

Ned Curic's LinkedIn username is ned-curic-a8b8781, as mentioned in the query.