General Motors (GM) has seen a shift in its software leadership team with the departure of three top executives in recent months as the company works on consolidating its various technology divisions into a unified organization.
Baris Cetinok, the senior vice president of software and services product management, is set to leave the company by December 12, as confirmed by GM to TechCrunch. This move follows the exits of Dave Richardson, senior vice president of software and services engineering, and Barak Turovsky, the former head of AI at GM.
These changes align with GM’s strategic decision to streamline its technology operations under the direction of Sterling Anderson, the newly appointed chief product officer. Anderson’s responsibilities now span across various vehicle development departments, aiming to integrate hardware, software, services, and user experience within GM’s portfolio.
By restructuring its software and technology teams, GM aims to break down internal silos, enhance collaboration between hardware and software engineering, leverage AI capabilities more effectively, and streamline global product development efforts.
As part of this reorganization, GM is not only focusing on internal talent but also on bringing in external expertise like Cristian Mori, previously associated with companies like Symbiotic, Rivian, and Boston Dynamics.
Source: TechCrunch