GM Cruise cofounder, senior exec Dan Kan quits day after CEO exit
General Motors’ Cruise Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Resigns
(Reuters) – In a surprising turn of events, Daniel Kan, the co-founder and chief product officer of General Motors’ Cruise, has resigned, following the departure of Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt. The company confirmed the news to Reuters on Monday.
A spokesperson for Cruise revealed that Kan announced his resignation through a Slack message, without providing further details. The sudden departure of both Kan and Vogt comes at a tumultuous time for Cruise, as the company is currently undergoing a safety review of its U.S. fleet.
In a message to employees, Kan expressed confidence in Cruise’s future, stating that the company will soon regain its momentum of serving 10,000 rides per week.
Cruise’s recent setbacks have not only affected the company but also the entire self-driving taxi industry, which relies on public trust and regulatory cooperation. Despite ambitious plans to expand to more cities and offer fully autonomous taxi rides, Cruise is now facing increased scrutiny from GM and its board.
Following an October accident involving one of Cruise’s self-driving taxis and a pedestrian, the company temporarily halted all testing in the United States to conduct a safety review. Kan has yet to comment on his resignation.
Vogt, in an email to staff, took responsibility for the company’s ongoing troubles and apologized for the situation. GM has made leadership changes at Cruise, appointing a new chief administrative officer and bringing in a third-party safety officer and co-presidents.
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Reporting by Greg Bensinger in San Francisco; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama; Editing by Chris Reese and Cynthia Osterman
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How does the departure of Kan and Vogt impact Cruise’s ongoing safety review and the company’s ability to regain public trust?
Arty auditing firm to conduct a comprehensive review of the company’s safety practices and protocols. The departure of Kan and Vogt adds to the challenges faced by Cruise as it strives to regain public trust and maintain its position in the self-driving taxi industry.
The resignation of Daniel Kan, the co-founder and chief product officer of General Motors’ Cruise, comes as a surprise following the departure of Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt. Kan announced his resignation through a Slack message, but no further details were provided. This sudden departure raises questions about the future of the company and adds to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing safety review of Cruise’s U.S. fleet.
Despite these setbacks, Kan expressed confidence in Cruise’s future in a message to employees, stating that the company will soon regain its momentum of serving 10,000 rides per week. However, the recent incidents involving Cruise’s self-driving taxis have not only affected the company but also the entire self-driving taxi industry. Public trust and regulatory cooperation are crucial for the success of this industry, and the increased scrutiny from GM and its board poses additional challenges for Cruise.
In October, Cruise temporarily halted all testing in the United States after an accident involving one of its self-driving taxis and a pedestrian. This incident prompted the company to conduct a thorough safety review. Kan, who has not yet commented on his resignation, leaves behind a company in the midst of navigating this safety review and facing the consequences of the accident.
In response to these challenges, GM has made leadership changes at Cruise. A new chief administrative officer has been appointed, and a third-party auditing firm has been brought in to conduct a comprehensive review of the company’s safety practices and protocols. GM is committed to ensuring the safety of its autonomous vehicles and restoring public trust in Cruise.
The resignation of Daniel Kan and the departure of Kyle Vogt highlight the difficulties faced by Cruise in maintaining its position in the self-driving taxi industry. The company’s setbacks not only affect its own operations but also have broader implications for the industry as a whole. As Cruise works to address the issues raised by the safety review and regain public trust, the coming months will be crucial in determining the future of the company and the self-driving taxi industry.
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