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Evans has held engineering management positions at companies including Rockwell Semiconductor, Conexant, and Skyworks Solutions.
Evans joined Intel in 2006,and spent 12 years with the firm, specializing in leading wireless engineering projects utilizing technologies like Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, XMM register, and 5G. In 2013, Evans assumed leadership of a communications and devices division with more than 7,000 employees. In 2017, Evans was promoted to Chief Strategy Officer. In a Federal Trade Commission case against Qualcomm, Evans served as a witness alleging unfair business practices and potential anti-trust violations.
In February 2019, Evans joined Zoox as its new CEO. In doing so, she became the first Senegalese-American female CEO of an autonomous vehicle technology company. In June 2020, Evans led the acquisition of her company by Amazon for US$1.3 billion. A Forbes analysis suggests that Evans’ decision to pursue aggressive patent coverage in the mobility space led to Amazon’s interest. Evans will continue to manage the company as a stand-alone business post-acquisition.
Personal Details
Title: Ms
Surname: Evans
DoB: 01/01/1969
Age: 57 years
M/F: Female
Nationality: American
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: BSCEN
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Working history
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Appointed Date: 01/01/2006
Date Resigned: 01/01/2018
Industry: Electronics
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Other Executive
Intel CorporationAppointed Date: 01/01/2006
Date Resigned: 01/01/2018
Industry: Electronics
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAP SE | Board | Member | 01/01/2017 | |
| SAP SE | Nominations & Governance | Member | 01/01/2017 | |
| SAP SE | Technology | Member | 01/01/2017 | |
| SAP SE | Industry Specific | Member | 01/01/2017 |
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