General Motors has added former Tesla and Lyft executive Jonathan McNeill to its board of directors.
In a news release, GM noted McNeill’s credentials as an entrepreneur and venture capital investor.
He co-founded and is CEO of DVx Ventures, “a venture firm focused on creating and scaling breakthrough businesses that will have a positive impact on the world.” He has also founded and sold multiple successful technology and retail companies, including Midwest Cycling and Sterling Collision Centers, according to the release.
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Before that, McNeill, 55, served as chief operating officer for ride-sharing service Lyft and president of global sales, delivery and service at Tesla, where, the release noted, he drove significant growth.
“Jon’s passion for customers and track record driving growth in the transportation sector will be a tremendous asset to GM as we accelerate toward an all-electric future,” GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra said in the release. “His experience driving constructive disruption to grow businesses and his commitment to making a positive impact on society will be invaluable as we reimagine how our customers and communities move through the world.”
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McNeill, in the release, said he’s “excited to help GM unlock the opportunities enabled by its transformative investments in technology. GM is rapidly changing to meet the world’s need for cleaner and safer transportation and they’re uncovering new growth opportunities with every hardware and software innovation they’re introducing.”
McNeill, who is also on the Lululemon Athletica board and is based in Boston, Massachusetts, becomes one of 13 directors on the GM board. GM spokeswoman Colleen Oberc said McNeill is not replacing any current board members, but rather, his addition is part of the regular succession planning process.
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