John Krafcik
Director/Board Member at DAIMLER TRUCK HOLDING AG
Profile
John Francis Krafcik is the founder of Waymo LLC, which was founded in 2016.
He held the title of Chief Executive Officer from 2016 to 2021.
Currently, he is a Director at Rivian Automotive, Inc. since 2023 and a Member-Supervisory Board at Daimler Truck AG.
He is also an Independent Member-Supervisory Board at Daimler Truck Holding AG since 2021.
Previously, he worked as the Chief Executive Officer-Self Driving Car Unit at Google LLC.
He was the President & Chief Executive Officer at Hyundai Motor America, Inc. from 2008 to 2013.
He was also an Independent Director at TrueCar, Inc. from 2015 to 2020.
Mr. Krafcik received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University in 1983 and his graduate degree from MIT Sloan School of Management in 1988.
John Krafcik active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DAIMLER TRUCK HOLDING AG | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-31 |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-07-30 |
Daimler Truck AG
 Daimler Truck AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Daimler Truck AG manufactures commercial vehicles. Its brand offerings include Bharat Benz, Freightliner, Fuso, Mercedes-Benz, Setra, Thomas Built Buses, and Western Star. The company is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Krafcik
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Waymo LLC
 Waymo LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Waymo LLC operates as an autonomous vehicle development company. It provides sensors, software that are designed to detect pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and road work around a car. The company was founded by John Francis Krafcik in December 2016 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-04-02 |
| TRUECAR, INC. | President | 2015-09-14 |
Hyundai Motor America, Inc.
 Hyundai Motor America, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Hyundai Motor America, Inc. distributes motor cars and sport utility vehicles. Its division Hyundai Motor Finance provides financing for car buyers and for dealer inventory. The firm also operates water ports and inland processing facilities. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Fountain Valley, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-12-19 |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of John Krafcik
| Stanford University | Undergraduate Degree |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| TRUECAR, INC. | Technology Services |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| DAIMLER TRUCK HOLDING AG | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 4 |
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Google LLC
Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
Hyundai Motor America, Inc.
Hyundai Motor America, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Hyundai Motor America, Inc. distributes motor cars and sport utility vehicles. Its division Hyundai Motor Finance provides financing for car buyers and for dealer inventory. The firm also operates water ports and inland processing facilities. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Fountain Valley, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Waymo LLC
Waymo LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Waymo LLC operates as an autonomous vehicle development company. It provides sensors, software that are designed to detect pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and road work around a car. The company was founded by John Francis Krafcik in December 2016 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
Daimler Truck AG
Daimler Truck AG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Daimler Truck AG manufactures commercial vehicles. Its brand offerings include Bharat Benz, Freightliner, Fuso, Mercedes-Benz, Setra, Thomas Built Buses, and Western Star. The company is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. | Consumer Durables |
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