GM taps Aurora co-founder for new chief product officer role | TechCrunch

General Motors has appointed Sterling Anderson, an experienced figure in the autonomous vehicle industry, as its new VP of global product and chief product officer. Starting June 2, Anderson’s role will spectrum the entire lifecycle of GM's vehicle portfolio, including hardware and software. Previously co-founding autonomous vehicle company Aurora, he left to join GM after realizing the impactful potential of the role. Under GM’s refresh agenda led by CEO Mary Barra, he will coordinate various engineering and product teams directing efforts toward modernization and electrification of vehicles.

"The scope of what we'll do at GM is expansive. It's an ability to affect millions of people's lives for the better, including with just magical experiences in their vehicles that also improve the safety and efficacy of our roadways."

"I did not anticipate leaving Aurora, but the conversations with GM leadership made me appreciate the potential for what we could do there."

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