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Innoviz Strengthens Board of Directors with Industry Executives to Support Next Chapter of Growth as a Global Automotive LiDAR Leader

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

The diverse skills and experience that Stefan and Alexander bring to Innoviz will be valuable as we strive to become a market leader in automotive LiDAR in 2024 and beyond."

Key Points: 
  • The diverse skills and experience that Stefan and Alexander bring to Innoviz will be valuable as we strive to become a market leader in automotive LiDAR in 2024 and beyond."
  • "Safe and reliable Level 3 autonomous driving requires the use of automotive LiDAR and powerful perception software," said Mr. Jacoby.
  • Alexander von Witzleben has extensive experience in high volume manufacturing and global operations in automotive, industrial and consumer end markets.
  • With these appointments, Innoviz will have a total of nine directors with a global footprint encompassing Europe, the United States and the Middle East.

Nikola Announces Leadership Succession; Michael Lohscheller to Become CEO

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Lohscheller will assume Russell's President title and join the Nikola Board of Directors effective immediately and become CEO upon Russell's retirement.

Key Points: 
  • Lohscheller will assume Russell's President title and join the Nikola Board of Directors effective immediately and become CEO upon Russell's retirement.
  • Prior to Nikola, he was CEO of Opel, where he led the company to sustainable profitability and oversaw its transformation into a leading electrified car brand.
  • "Michael Lohscheller's selection represents the completion of a thoughtful succession planning process by the Board of Directors.
  • These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and Nikola specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

MICHAEL LOHSCHELLER NAMED NIKOLA MOTOR PRESIDENT

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, today announced that Michael Lohscheller has been named President of Nikola Motor.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, today announced that Michael Lohscheller has been named President of Nikola Motor.
  • "Michael Lohscheller brings several decades of direct automotive industry expertise to our already accomplished leadership team at Nikola.His role will be immediately pivotal as the Nikola Tre BEV moves into production, and as we continue to achieve development milestones for the Nikola Tre FCEV," said Nikola Chief Executive Officer Mark Russell.
  • Lohscheller was named CEO of Opel, both under GM and Stellantis ownership.
  • "As Nikola moves into global production, an experienced and respected industry veteran like Michael strengthens the Nikola team," said Stephen Girsky, Nikola Corporation board chair.