Nov 20 (Reuters) - Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) said on Monday that CEO RJ Scaringe would directly oversee all product development effective immediately as the electric-vehicle maker gears up to unveil and launch its smaller and cheaper vehicle family.
Chief Product Development Officer Nick Kalayjian would move to the role of executive vice president, vehicle engineering and propulsion before transitioning to an advisory role, the company said.
"It's a big year for product for Rivian, so RJ is doubling down on the introduction of our new technologies in 2024 and the design and development of R2," a spokesperson for Rivian told Reuters.
The company's product reporting structure will include software, autonomy, design, vehicle, electrical, propulsion and programs categories, Rivian said.
"I know that (Scaringe) spending more time working with our product teams will create significant value for all of us and our shareholders," Kalayjian, who joined Rivian in 2020, said in another internal email seen by Reuters.
Persons:
RJ Scaringe, Nick Kalayjian, Rivian, Nick, Scaringe, Tesla, Elon Musk, Kalayjian, Abhirup Roy, Bhanvi, Shilpi Majumdar, Bill Berkrot
Organizations:
Rivian, RJ, Reuters, General Motors, Ford, Thomson
Locations:
Rivian, San Francisco, Bengaluru