NEWARK, CA, June 9, 2025 – Lucid Group has added Douglas Grimm to its board of directors, as of current date. His election took place during the company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. Grimm brings a background rooted in the automotive industry, with prior executive roles at Chrysler Corporation and global suppliers like Metaldyne, Dana, and Visteon. His experience spans both OEM and Tier 1 supplier operations, which will offer the board a practical perspective on manufacturing, supply chain, and strategic execution within the automotive sector.
“We are delighted to welcome Douglas Grimm to the Lucid board,” said Turqi Alnowaiser, chairman of the Lucid board of directors. “We are confident that his insights will be valuable, given his proven leadership within the automotive and manufacturing sectors.”
Grimm currently serves as the CEO of V-to-X, LLC, which is focused on advising and investing in the mobility sector. From 2015 to 2017, he served as president and COO at Metaldyne Performance Group. Previously, Grimm founded and was chairman and CEO of Grede Holdings LLC which subsequently merged into MPG. He also served in various leadership roles between 2001and 2006 where he was responsible for commercial operations, forging and casting operations, global purchasing and quality. At Visteon, Grimm served as vice president of Global Ford, materials management, powertrain electronics & fuel operations. While at Dana Corporation, Grimm served in several executive positions, including vice president of global strategic sourcing. He started his career at Chrysler Corporation for ten years prior to transitioning into the automotive supply base. Grimm currently serves as chairman of the board of Blue Bird Corporation and Electrical Components International, Inc. (ECI) and also serves on the board of directors of Lumileds and Pangea Corporation.
Source: Lucid Group
About Lucid Group
Lucid Group, Inc. is a U.S.-based electric vehicle manufacturer known for producing luxury EVs with a focus on performance, design, and energy efficiency. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Newark, CA, Lucid initially focused on EV battery technology under the name Atieva before transitioning to full vehicle development. Its flagship model, the Lucid Air, targets the high-end sedan market and is designed to compete with established electric and luxury automakers. The company serves the automotive industry, particularly within the premium electric mobility segment, and aims to expand into energy storage and EV powertrain technology. Lucid’s operations include vehicle manufacturing, battery systems, and software development. It also runs a production facility in Casa Grande, AZ. As of fiscal year 2024, Lucid reported annual revenue of approx. $595 million. The company remains focused on long-term growth in the global EV sector.