Tekedra N. Mawakana is the co-chief executive officer of Waymo, an autonomous driving technology company. Appointed to this role in April 2021, she focuses on the business aspects of the company, having previously served as Waymo's chief operating officer since 2019. With over two decades of experience, Mawakana has advised consumer technology companies on advancing their business interests globally and has led international teams across five continents.