General Motors (GM) has hired Zach Kirkman as its Vice President of Corporate Development and Global Mergers & Acquisitions. He previously held the same position at Tesla for six years. GM’s CFO, Paul Jacobson, announced the hiring and praised Kirkman’s background in M&A and special projects.
“I’m pleased to share Zach Kirkman has joined GM as Vice President, Corporate Development and Global Mergers & Acquisitions. Previously serving as Head of Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions at Tesla, he brings an extensive background assessing and executing M&A, evaluating and managing minority investments, evaluating unique supply chain situations, as well as leading special projects.” Said GM’s CFO, Paul Jacobson.
Kirkman will play a key role in GM’s goal to transition to all-electric vehicles by 2035 and release 30 new EVs in the next two years. He expressed his excitement to be part of the GM team and stated that he is looking forward to achieving great things.
Before joining Tesla in 2016, Kirkman worked in corporate development at Apple from 2008 to 2014. He should not be confused with Tesla’s CFO, Zach Kirkhorn.
