Rivian hires Carlo Materazzo as vice president, logistics

Rivian Automotive announced Carlo Materazzo as Vice President, Logistics. Materazzo, who recently started at Rivian , brings more than twenty years of experience in the automotive industry to reinforce the company's journey towards excellence in manufacturing.

Before joining Rivian, Materazzo worked at Stellantis North America as VP of Manufacturing, holding several executive roles in Operations. Prior to that he had been working for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as Global Head of World Class Manufacturing, overseeing the development of the Production System worldwide.

Materazzo holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Sapienza University of Rome.

Carlo Materazzo, VP Logistics, Rivian, said:

“I'm extremely excited about becoming a part of Rivian's team and contributing to the advancement of a more sustainable world," Materazzo said. "I firmly believe that the move towards carbon neutrality is crucial for safeguarding our planet for future generations. Moreover, I am particularly enthusiastic about the challenges that demand courage and collaborative efforts for success. I see Rivian as the place where my aspirations will turn into reality.”