Waymo CEO John Krafcik Steps Down From Self-Driving Leadership Role
John Krafcik officially departs as CEO of Waymo, ending a successful five-and-a-half-year tenure leading Alphabet's autonomous vehicle division. The company transitions to co-CEOs Tekedra Mawakana and Dmitri Dolgov to guide its next phase of growth.
John Krafcik steps down as the chief executive of Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving technology company, after more than five years at the helm. Krafcik originally joins the company in 2015 and plays a pivotal role in transforming the former Google self-driving car project into a standalone business entity under the Alphabet umbrella.
During his leadership, Krafcik oversees major milestones for the company, including the historic launch of a fully driverless ride-hailing service in Arizona. He guides Waymo through extensive testing, crucial safety evaluations, and the early stages of commercializing its autonomous technology for both passenger and freight applications.
Waymo names Tekedra Mawakana and Dmitri Dolgov as co-CEOs to replace Krafcik and lead the organization into its next chapter of expansion. This executive transition reflects the company's ongoing commitment to scaling its autonomous driving services and maintaining its position as a front-runner in the highly competitive self-driving industry.