Gallery: 2022 Rivian R1T <\/h3>\n
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\u201cWe are very happy to welcome Kjell to the Rivian team as Chief Commercial Officer and President, Business Growth,\u201d said RJ Scaringe, the founder and CEO of Rivian. \u201cWe will rely on Kjell\u2019s talent and experience as we position ourselves for growth domestically and internationally, the launch of a new platform in R2 at a new facility, and the continued success of our commercial vehicle line. I look forward to working closely together as we tackle this next great wave of opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the same time, the new CCO had this to say: \u201cI am excited to join Rivian at this important time in its success story. Rivian has built an exceptional brand with two incredible consumer vehicles, the R1T and R1S, as well as category-defining commercial vans, at its core. As we build a strong brand, I look forward to chart paths into new markets, build new partnerships and customer experiences, and engage with our community while constantly embracing a clear and consistent strategy for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before taking the role of CEO for Porsche Cars North America in 2020, Gruner served as the automaker\u2019s vice president of marketing for Porsche AG from 2010 and as Director of Strategy for Mercedes-Benz Cars at Daimler from 2004.<\/p>\n
At Rivian, he will report directly to RJ Scaringe and will oversee the company\u2019s commercial functions including sales, marketing, customer care, delivery, service, and fleet.<\/p>\n