Sherif Marakby is an expert in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies and serves as a strategic advisor to companies in automotive, industrial and transportation. As a board director, former CEO and seasoned executive, he brings considerable business expertise to help clients navigate the EV and AV landscape and achieve growth through product optimization and digital transformation.
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)
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