Automotive technology provider Luminar has formed the Luminar Automotive Council (LAC), aimed at guiding the company’s growth and promoting global auto safety.
The council comprises former executives from automotive and governmental, and other related sectors, each bringing decades of experience from major manufacturers and government bodies.
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The council’s primary role will be to assist Luminar in scaling its technology, particularly its next-generation Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), Luminar Halo, which is expected to drive broader adoption of the technology.
Luminar Halo, intended for wide adoption in everyday consumer vehicles, features four new chip technologies from Luminar Semiconductor.
Designed to be compatible with current Iris sensor systems, the Halo features a sleek design that can blend into a car’s roofline or behind the windshield.
The council’s expertise will be pivotal in fostering relationships with OEMs, manufacturing partners, and other stakeholders, and in navigating industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory landscapes.
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By GlobalDataDr Dieter Zetsche, former CEO of Daimler and head of Mercedes-Benz, is a member of the council.
Zetsche said: “The automotive industry stands at the crossroads today, as technology and consumer demand combine to create a new moment for safety and autonomy.
“The opportunity is almost limitless, and I am happy to be collaborating with the Council and Luminar to facilitate new opportunities for Luminar and the greater adoption of its breakthrough safety advances.”
The council includes retired Brigadier General Leo A. Brooks Jr, who brings his experience from senior roles at Boeing; Elaine Chao, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and Transportation; Brigadier General Leo Austin Brooks Jr (Ret.), former vice-president at Boeing; and Ralf Speth, former CEO of Jaguar Land Rover.
It also includes Matthew Simoncini, former CEO and CFO of Lear Corporation; Jerome Guillen, former president of Tesla; Joe Hinrichs, former president of Ford; and Chris Charlton, chairman and founder of The Charlton Group.
