GM tech executive shakeup continues on software team

Core Insights - General Motors (GM) has experienced significant executive turnover in its software division, losing three top executives in the past month as part of a restructuring effort to integrate its technology businesses into a single organization [1][2][5] Group 1: Executive Departures - Baris Cetinok, senior vice president of software and services product management, is leaving GM effective December 12 [1] - Other recent departures include Dave Richardson, senior vice president of software and services engineering, and Barak Turovsky, head of AI, who joined GM in March [2] - All three executives had extensive backgrounds in technology, having worked at major companies like Apple and Google [2] Group 2: Organizational Restructuring - The restructuring aims to eliminate silos within GM and enhance the integration of software development and deployment across its vehicle lineup [5] - Sterling Anderson has been appointed as the new chief product officer, overseeing various departments including vehicle engineering, battery management, and software services [3][4] - The goal is to create a cohesive organization that combines hardware and software engineering, AI capabilities, and global product management [5] Group 3: New Talent Acquisition - As part of the restructuring, GM is also bringing in new talent, such as Cristian Mori, who will head a newly created chief robotics role [6] - Behrad Toghi has been hired as the AI lead, and Rashed Haq has been appointed as vice president of autonomous vehicles, both of whom have relevant experience in the tech and automotive sectors [7]