Slate Auto changes CEO months ahead of affordable EV launch
Former Amazon Marketplace vice president Peter Faricy is the new person in charge of the company.
TL;DR
- Peter Faricy, formerly of Amazon Marketplace, is the new CEO of Slate Auto.
- Christine Barman, the previous CEO, transitions to President of Vehicles.
- Barman will oversee the timely and budget-conscious delivery of the electric truck.
- Slate Auto has raised approximately $700 million from investors including Jeff Bezos.
- The company is targeting a starting price in the mid-$20,000 range for its electric truck.
- Slate Auto has around 160,000 refundable preorders.
- Many Slate Auto executives have previous experience at Amazon.