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Elisa de Martel has been appointed as the new CFO of self-driving startup Wayve, transitioning from her previous role at Waymo, as the company prepares to deploy its automated driving technology.

US · 2026-09-16

Key takeaway

Wayve appoints ex-Waymo CFO Elisa de Martel, strengthening its financial leadership as it prepares for commercial deployment.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerWayve appoints a seasoned CFO from Waymo, strengthening its financial and operational readiness for commercial deployment.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onWayve accelerates toward deploying its automated driving technology, increasing demand for suppliers and partners in the AV ecosystem.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUS SMEs in software, hardware, and mobility services see new procurement and partnership opportunities as Wayve ramps up activity.

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Source: TechCrunch

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