Overview

• General Motors has created a new global product and chief product officer position to unify its gas- and electric-vehicle development.
• Sterling Anderson, co-founder of Aurora and former Tesla Autopilot director, has been named to the role and will report to GM President Mark Reuss.
• Anderson will oversee vehicle and manufacturing engineering, battery systems, software, and services teams, driving tighter integration across GM's product portfolio.
• The position is part of GM CEO Mary Barra's strategy to modernize and electrify the company's lineup while enhancing safety and customer experiences.
• Anderson, who holds a Ph.D. in robotics from MIT, will be based at GM's Mountain View Tech Center in California starting June 2, 2025.