Automakers

Rivian taps Volvo executive as COO ahead of new-model launch

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Javier Varela joins Rivian from Volvo, where he spent eight years on its top-level board. (BLOOMBERG)
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Bloomberg
May 03, 2024 02:33 PM

Rivian Automotive has hired Javier Varela as its new chief operations officer to help the electric vehicle maker scale output as it prepares to roll out a lower-cost model geared for the mass market.

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