Rivian Appoints Javier Varela As Chief Operations Officer, Succeeding Frank Klein

May 13, 2024•about 1 year ago

Position

Chief Operations Officer

Company

Rivian

Javier Varela

United States

Description

Rivian Automotive Inc. has appointed Javier Varela as the firm’s new chief operations officer. Varela will start in August to oversee the start of the production and manufacturing of the upcoming R2, expected to begin in the first half of 2026

Company Information

Company

Rivian

Location

United States

About

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an American automotive manufacturer that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. The company creates innovative and technologically advanced products that are designed to excel at work and play with the goal of accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. Rivian vehicles are built in the United States and are sold directly to consumer and commercial customers.

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