John Krafcik — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves on the Board of Directors at electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian (since 2023).
Led Waymo as CEO from 2015 to 2021, overseeing its spin-off from Google's self-driving car project.
Served as president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America, where he oversaw an "Assurance Program" and achieved record sales.
Coined the term 'lean production' during his research at MIT's International Motor Vehicle Program.
Holds a Master of Science in Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1988).

Biography

John F. Krafcik is a member of the board of directors at electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, a position he has held since 2023. He previously served as CEO of Waymo from 2015 to 2021, leading Google's self-driving car project through its transition into a new company under Alphabet Inc. Krafcik's career also includes significant leadership roles as president of TrueCar and president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America.