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Transcript
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Q&A
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Poll results
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Steve Kenner is a well-known safety expert and in-demand speaker on the topics of automotive safety engineering and regulatory compliance. As Torc’s Chief Safety Officer, Kenner brings nearly four decades of experience in engineering and automotive safety for companies like Aurora, Kodiak, General Motors, Uber and more to Torc as the company drives toward the commercialization of autonomous trucks.
In his role, Kenner reports to Torc’s CEO, Peter Vaughan Schmidt. He oversees the development and implementation of robust safety programs at a global level and represents Torc on both federal and state agencies. Kenner leads a team of internal safety experts, ensuring the continued cross-functional prioritization of safety into every facet of the organization – from development and testing to deployment.
Kenner’s distinguished career includes leadership positions at several leading U.S. automakers and technology companies, including Ford, Apple, Locomation and others. Before Torc, he served as the Chief Safety Officer at Cruise, where he led a team of system engineers, safety experts, and regulatory compliance professionals.
Kenner holds an MBA from Stanford University and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Kettering University.
“Safety is the ultimate team sport.”
-Steve Kenner
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