Rivian Hires Georgia Plant Manager; Continues Progress on Georgia Operations

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced today that Arnhelm Mittelbach has joined Rivian as its first Georgia Plant Manager. This is a significant addition as Rivian continues to progress on its second manufacturing facility that will be focused on the next generation of Rivian vehicles. Mittelbach started his role on November 1, reporting directly to Chief Operations Officer Frank Klein.

Mittelbach is an experienced automotive leader with more than 20 years tenure at Mercedes-Benz, including Plant Manager in East London, South Africa, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Vans in Charleston, South Carolina, and a variety of manufacturing leadership roles across Germany.

“We are thrilled to welcome Arnhelm to the Rivian Operations team,” said Rivian’s Chief Operations Officer Frank Klein. “He brings tremendous experience in ramping up new factories and launching new products. Beyond his significant manufacturing prowess, Arnhelm also has a background in other areas, such as HR, making him a well-rounded leader to advance our team in Georgia.”

About Rivian:

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) exists to create products and services that help our planet transition to carbon neutral energy and transportation. Rivian designs, develops, and manufactures category-defining electric vehicles and accessories and sells them directly to customers in the consumer and commercial markets. Rivian complements its vehicles with a full suite of proprietary, value-added services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle and deepen its customer relationships. Learn more about the company, products, and careers at www.rivian.com.

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