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Rivian Hires Frank Klein as Chief Operations Officer
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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) (“Rivian”) today announced the hiring of Frank Klein as Chief Operations Officer, effective June 1st, 2022. Frank most recently held the position of President at Austria-based automotive contract manufacturer Magna Steyr, a subsidiary of Canadian-based Magna International. He will be based in Normal, IL, and will report directly to Rivian’s Chief Executive Officer, RJ Scaringe. Klein succeeds Rod Copes, who retired from the position last year.
Frank Klein (Photo: Business Wire)
During his time at Magna Steyr, Frank oversaw the company’s shift to the electric mobility manufacturing space, including the production of the first electric vehicle made by a contract manufacturer.
Prior to working for Magna Steyr, Klein worked for Daimler AG for 27 years. Since 1996, he has held management positions in various business division such as Vehicle Research, Trucks, Cars, and Vans. Among other things, he was responsible for the setup of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét, Hungary, where he took over the function of plant manager. He also served as Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans Operations, with a global responsibility for the production network of Mercedes-Benz Vans, including Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality functions.
Klein holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Automation Technologies from Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University as well as a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the FernUniversität (state distance-learning university) in Hagen.
At Rivian, Frank will lead the buildout of robust and stable operations processes as well as scaling vehicle production across several new programs. He will reinforce Rivian’s ongoing effort to achieve greater vertical integration in logistics, manufacturing, and operations.
Frank Klein said:
“I'm hugely excited to be joining Rivian. It's a company creating industry leading products and services that are helping to shape the future of the automotive industry. I share RJ's vision and I'm looking forward to working with him and the team to drive growth and further Rivian's mission.”
Rivian announced its plans to locate its second U.S. manufacturing facility in Georgia late last year, as well as its plans to scale capacity at its existing plant in Normal, Illinois.
rivian is developing vehicles, technology, and services that inspire people to get out and explore the world. whether it’s a family camping trip or a weekend away, we provide the ultimate platform for experiencing life’s adventures. we have development centers in plymouth, mi, san jose, ca and irvine, ca. in addition to our three development locations, we have a modern, functioning 2.6 million square foot manufacturing plant in normal, il. core to delivering our vision is building a team of passionate people. we have assembled an outstanding team with a wide range of backgrounds including automotive, technology, industrial equipment, consumer electronics and aerospace. our diverse team shares an innate curiosity for the world, the ability to dream beyond today and a hunger for getting things done. we are actively hiring curious and determined individuals that are passionate about creating the world of tomorrow.
