GM's CTO Gil Golan steps down just one month after promotion
GM's CTO Gil Golan steps down just one month after promotion
Golan played a pivotal role in establishing GM’s Israeli center, which employs over 850 people
Gil Golan is retiring from his role as the Chief Technology Officer at General Motors just one month after being promoted to the position. Golan played a pivotal role in establishing GM’s Israeli center, which employs around 850 people, and elevating it to become the most significant development center in the automotive field in Israel. His retirement will become effective in early November.
The GM Technical Center in Herzliya, led by Guy Daniely, senior engineering manager, specializes in advanced technologies including software and algorithms, machine learning, Software Defined Vehicles, cybersecurity and user-facing applications for autonomous, electric and connected vehicles.
In his capacity as CTO, Golan held responsibility for overseeing all of the company's technological activities. A mere month ago, he shared insights into the company's future endeavors, emphasizing the importance of producing its own electric batteries.
Notably, the company recently acquired the small Israeli startup Algolion, which has developed sophisticated software that uses data streams from EV battery management systems to help identify anomalies in cell performance. Golan expressed his enthusiasm for this acquisition, deeming it highly significant for the American company. He stated, “ALGOLiON has developed cutting edge battery analytics and prediction software that will help General Motors deliver great performing EVs for our customers.”
Gil Golan declined to comment.
