Proterra will transition to a new leadership team in 2022. Jack Allen will retire as CEO and join the company’s board of directors as non-executive chairman on Jan. 1, 2022. Gareth Joyce, who currently serves as president, will succeed Allen as CEO.
“It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of Proterra and I could not be more proud of how we have come together to redefine the commercial vehicle industry,” said Allen. “With our public listing now behind us and the company bigger and stronger than ever, now is the right time for me to retire and transition and focus on serving on the board. Gareth is the right person to lead Proterra forward into its next phase. He has extensive experience building and running high performance organizations and an intimate understanding of Proterra’s business.”
Joyce noted his excited to step into his new role and “build on the momentum” created.
“As the race towards a zero-emission future continues, I am confident we will continue playing a central role in electrifying the commercial vehicle sector for years to come. As CEO, I will be committed to working with our incredibly talented team to provide customers with best-in-class electric buses and technology, growing our share of the EV market and creating long-term value for shareholders,” said Joyce.
In addition to the shift in the CEO role, Karina Franco Padilla has been named chief financial officer and brings more than 25 years of experience overseeing corporate and business unit finances.
Proterra’s board will also see Ryan Popple step down as a director and ML Krakauer will join the board, as well as the compensation committee.
