Rivian appoints Dr Kjell Gruner as CCO and President, Business Growth
By Bradley Osborne - 19th September 2023
Dr Kjell Gruner
USA – Rivian Automotive Inc, an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Irvine, California, has appointed Dr Kjell Gruner as Chief Commercial Officer and President, Business Growth.
Dr Gruner joins the company from Porsche Cars North America Inc, where he served as President and CEO. He brings with him 25 years of experience in the industry, having worked for Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in marketing and strategy roles. He sits on the boards of Livewire (an electric motorcycle manufacturer), the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. His doctorate in marketing was awarded by the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany.
