- Lucid announces the appointment of Marc Winterhoff as
Chief Operating Officer (COO), a newly created role reporting to
CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson
- Introduction of Lucid's first COO underscores Lucid's focus on
accelerating international expansion, enhancing its go-to-market
strategy, and maturing its world-class manufacturing
operations
- Winterhoff brings 27 years of experience in the automotive and
software industry
NEWARK,
Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid
Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards for luxury
electric experience with the Lucid Air, winner of the 2023 World
Luxury Car Award, is pleased to announce the appointment of
Marc Winterhoff as Chief Operating
Officer, effective December 4, 2023.
Mr. Winterhoff will report directly to CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson and will be focused on driving
Lucid's operational efficiency, accelerating Lucid's international
expansion, enhancing its go-to-market strategy, and maturing its
world-class manufacturing operations.
Mr. Winterhoff joins Lucid from Roland
Berger's automotive practice and brings a proven record of
success to Lucid: operational leadership for large automotive
manufacturers; managing manufacturing and cost efficiency;
introduction of sales, service, and new mobility concepts; and
long-term strategies for renowned automotive brands. He is
well-equipped to lead the company's global sales and service,
marketing, international markets, manufacturing operations, and
supply chain organizations.
"We are delighted to welcome Marc to Lucid," said Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO, Lucid Group. "His
keen insight into consumer and technology trends and operational
expertise within the automotive industry in North America, Europe, and China make him the ideal leader to help propel
us into the next phase of our growth."
"I couldn't be more excited to join Lucid and be part of such a
stellar group," said Mr. Winterhoff. "The incredible products Lucid
has created and brought to market inspire technologists and
car-lovers everywhere, and I am honored to be part of the
team."
Mr. Winterhoff graduated with a master's degree in electrical
and electronics engineering and management from the Technische
Universität Darmstadt. He will be based at Lucid's Silicon Valley
headquarters.
About Lucid Group
Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by
creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury
electric vehicles centered around the human experience. The
company's first car, the Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan
with a California-inspired design.
Lucid Air Grand Touring features an official EPA estimated 516
miles of range. Assembled at Lucid's factories in Casa Grande, Arizona and King Abdullah
Economic City (KAEC), Saudi
Arabia, deliveries of Lucid Air are currently underway to
customers in the U.S., Canada,
Europe, and the Middle East.
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