Global Head of Autonomous Mapping Leading Autonomous Driving Technology Company
Client's Challenge
Our client was founded with the goal of assembling the top minds in the artificial intelligence and technology communities to develop the world’s leading fully autonomous driving solution for long-haul heavy-duty trucks.
Due to the mission critical nature of the Global Head of Autonomous Mapping position, our client required intellect and experience well beyond just artificial intelligence and machine learning. The desired qualifications included computer vision, algorithms, mapping, robot motion, navigation, controls, cognitive systems engineering and compressive sensing.
Adding to the required diverse technical skillset, the client mandated that the Global Head of Autonomous Mapping also possess interdisciplinary management, software and engineering skills that could support the company’s long-term goals.
Level 5's Solution
Recognizing that the autonomous driving and electric vehicle market is in the early stages of talent development and maturation, the approach to complete the search required extensive research and strategy. As the leader in consulting-driven executive search, Level 5 Partners leveraged its extensive industry relationships, Industry Vertical Advisors and intelligence capabilities to identify and assess the global pool of executives in adjacent technology and automotive industries. This approach identified several highly qualified candidates across the globe for consideration by the client’s C-level leadership team.
Impact on the Client
After meeting with the client’s founder and CEO, the client hired one of Level 5 Partners’ European based Global Head of Autonomous Mapping candidates. Level 5 Partners completed the search ahead of schedule, assisted the client during the negotiation phase of the offer and also supported the candidate’s transition to the United States.
Additionally, due to the high quality of the candidates presented by Level 5 Partners, several were also considered for open senior level roles to support the client’s rapid growth and future IPO plans.