Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires former Ford EV chief Doug Field

Doug Field, former chief of Ford's electric vehicle division, has been hired by Mind Robotics, a spinoff from Rivian. Field's extensive career also includes work on Apple's secretive car project and oversight of the Tesla Model 3's development.

His move to Mind Robotics brings a veteran automotive and tech executive to the robotics startup. Field previously served as Ford's chief EV and digital systems officer, and before that, he worked at Apple on its autonomous car initiative and at Tesla, where he played a key role in bringing the Model 3 to market. The appointment signals Mind Robotics' ambition to leverage top-tier talent as it develops its robotics platform. Field's deep experience across major players in the automotive and technology sectors positions him as a valuable asset for the young company.