MULN - Mullen Automotive Announces Appointment of Marianne McInerney as Chief Strategy Officer | Benzinga
BREA, Calif., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:MULN) ("Mullen" or the "Company"), an emerging electric vehicle ("EV") manufacturer, announces today the appointment of Marianne McInerney as Chief Strategy Officer. In this key role, McInerney will focus on growth opportunities and drive strategic initiatives for Mullen's commercial, consumer vehicles and governmental affairs.
McInerney has been immersed in the automotive and transportation industry for almost two decades during which she has advised multiple OEMs, governmental entities and tier one suppliers. Prior to Mullen, McInerney held key roles at next-generation vehicle OEMs, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the American International Automobile Dealers Association. McInerney served as Assistant Secretary and Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Transportation under Secretary Elaine L. Chao. In her capacity, she was responsible for managing day-to-day communications strategies for the Department and managed oversight of nine modal communications divisions including NHTSA, FMSCA and the FAA. McInerney also served as the communications lead on all agency policy, rulemakings and program initiatives including internal management and external communication strategy of high-profile initiatives including Autonomous Vehicles 2.0 and 3.0, CAFE, the Drone Pilot Program, along with the INFRA (Infrastructure) and BUILD grant programs. On behalf of Secretary Chao, Ms. McInerney served as the daily liaison with the White House and White House Cabinet Affairs. She also served as the executive lead for stakeholder relations with elected officials, automotive OEMs, airline and airline service personnel, trucking and logistics companies and maritime audiences.
In her role with Mullen, Marianne will focus on sales, marketing and growth opportunities with Mullen's commercial and passenger vehicle programs, and overall strategic business opportunities for the company. She will also oversee all state and ...