Sherif Marakby

Professional Focus

• More than 15 years’ experience in board and executive roles from director to CEO
• Specializes in industrial, transportation, and automotive companies that develop and/or manufacture electric and autonomous vehicles and self-driving technologies
• Deep technical expertise in all aspects of EV and AV development including full EV and AV systems (hardware and software), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, software development, batteries, and high-volume manufacturing
• Extensive background leading technology development, product strategy, engineering, innovation, electrification and digital transformation
• Works with companies at all stages of development, from high-growth startups to multinationals

Business Expertise

• Board Director, Lucid Motors
• Independent Advisor to MemryX Inc., developer of edge AI processing solutions
• Executive Vice President - Corporate R&D at Magna International, Canadian automotive parts manufacturer; oversaw company-wide innovation across six business units and over 10 OEM relationships in the U.S., Canada and Europe
• CEO & President at Ford Autonomous Vehicles, LLC at Ford Motor Company; prior role as Vice President, Autonomous Vehicles and Electrification
• Vice President, Global Vehicle Programs at Uber
• Director, Global Electrical Systems at Ford Motor Company; transformed division into a software-based organization; prior roles included Director of Global Vehicle Line, Director of Powertrain Engineering Europe, Director of Electrification Programs and Engineering, and Chief Engineer, Electrification Core Technology

Sector Expertise

• Automotive
• Industrial
• Transportation
• Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Software

Education & Certifications

• MBA from University of Michigan
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering from University of Maryland
• Master Six Sigma Blackbelt Champion

Affiliations & Awards

• Board Director, American Battery Technology Company (ABTC)
• Board Member, Argo AI and Baidu; served as strategic advisor on Apollo Autonomy Platform
• Board Member, Michigan Science Center
• Named to Automotive News “60 Who Are Steering Self-Driving Vehicles” (2016) and “Electrifying 100 EV leaders” (2012)