TECH - Former Apple Ford Exec Joins GM's Cruise As Safety Head To Steer It Out Of Troubled Waters | Benzinga
General Motors Co.’s (NYSE:GM) troubled autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Cruise, has appointed former Ford Motor Co. executive Steve Kenner as its new Chief Safety Officer in a bid to reinforce its commitment to safety and accountability.
What Happened: Cruise announced the appointment of Kenner in a LinkedIn post, stating, “Several months ago, we committed to building a better Cruise with enhanced focus on safety, transparency, and accountability. This included conducting a search to hire a new Chief Safety Officer and today we're pleased to announce we have appointed Steve Kenner to this role.” The post further emphasized the critical importance of safety in the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry, particularly in light of recent challenges.
In his new capacity, Kenner will be responsible for overseeing Cruise’s safety management systems and operations, reporting directly to ...