- Silvio Napoli, formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Schindler Group, to join Lucid as next Chief Executive Officer
- Interim Chief Executive Officer Marc Winterhoff will continue as Chief Operating Officer upon Napoli assuming the role
NEWARK, Calif., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world's most advanced software-defined vehicles and technologies, today announced that Silvio Napoli will be Lucid's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will join Lucid's Board of Directors. Mr. Napoli is currently based in Switzerland and will be relocating to the U.S. Interim Chief Executive Officer Marc Winterhoff will serve as Lucid's Chief Operating Officer (COO) upon Napoli assuming the CEO role.
Napoli's deep operational expertise, financial discipline, and track record of leadership in innovation position Lucid for its next phase of growth as it further scales production of Lucid Gravity and Lucid Air, advances its upcoming Midsize platform vehicles, pursues new streams of revenue through autonomy, robotaxi, and software-enabled innovation, and accelerates toward growth, positive free cash flow, and profitability.
"On behalf of the Board, we are pleased to welcome Silvio as Lucid's next CEO," said Turqi Alnowaiser, Chairman of the Lucid Board of Directors. "Silvio is a proven global leader with deep experience leading complex, technology-driven organizations through periods of rapid growth and operational scaling. He brings a strong track record of global manufacturing excellence, operational discipline, driving growth across global markets and leading state-of-the-art customer service. His expertise in capital allocation, operational efficiency and translating advanced technology into consistent high-quality performance over time will be critical as Lucid continues to scale and execute its strategy."
Alnowaiser added, "I would also like to thank Marc for his leadership as Interim CEO during a pivotal period for the company. Under Marc's stewardship, Lucid expanded and sharpened its strategy, strengthened execution and operational discipline, and led the business through an exceptionally challenging environment while maintaining momentum. We are fortunate to have his continued leadership as COO."
Napoli brings decades of global industrial leadership experience, most recently serving as Chairman and CEO of Schindler Group, one of the world's leading industrial technology companies. During his tenure, he led large-scale global operations across complex markets, with a strong track record in manufacturing excellence, cost discipline, capital allocation, and building and leading resilient, high-performing organizations. He also led the vertical transportation industry's evolution toward a more technology-enabled, service-oriented business model, strengthening recurring revenue and long-term value creation. Napoli is known for a leadership style that emphasizes clarity of priorities, accountability, and operational excellence.
"The past year has been an important period of progress for Lucid, and I'm proud of the work the team has done to strengthen our operations and execution," said Winterhoff. "We have laid out a clear vision and enhanced strategy, and I look forward to continuing that work alongside Silvio."
"Lucid has established a strong foundation built on technology leadership and an expanding product portfolio, including Lucid Air, Lucid Gravity, and the upcoming Midsize vehicles," said Napoli. "Working with Marc and the executive team, my focus will be on consistent execution, financial discipline and helping translate Lucid's breakthrough innovations into long-term value."
About Silvio Napoli
Following a comprehensive search, Silvio Napoli is joining Lucid as the next CEO of Lucid and a member of the board of directors. Prior to joining Lucid, Napoli served as Chairman and CEO of the Schindler Group where he led large-scale international operations and drove strategic and operational change across global markets. His experience spans manufacturing, supply chain, commercial execution, organizational performance, and business transformation, including helping industrial businesses evolve toward more technology-enabled and service-oriented models. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School which he earned as a Fulbright scholar.
About Lucid Group
Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) is a technology company creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid's proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architectures, the company's lineup of award-winning vehicles brings Lucid's "Compromise Nothing" approach to premium segments of the global automotive market. Lucid designs and engineers its products in-house and assembles at its vertically integrated facilities in Arizona and Saudi Arabia, enabling continuous innovation across vehicles, software, and advanced driver assistance and autonomy-ready capabilities.
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