Lauren Youngsun M.

Lauren Youngsun M. is an experienced professional in supply chain management, currently serving as a Senior Global Supply Manager at Cruise since February 2021. Previously, Lauren held the position of Global Supply Manager at Nikola Motor Company, where responsibilities included leading global sourcing for vehicle interiors and exteriors. Lauren's career includes significant roles at NIO as a Strategic Sourcing Manager and Specialist, managing direct and indirect commodities with a focus on various technological initiatives. Prior experience as a Commodity Buyer at Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors involved overseeing sourcing activities for major automotive manufacturers. Additionally, Lauren has a background in trademark law as a Foreign Trademark Paralegal at Kim & Chang and experience in sales and marketing as a Foreign Sales and Marketing Specialist at Koreana Patent Firm. Lauren holds an MBA in Marketing from Michigan State University and a B.B.A. in Hotel Management from Kyung Hee University.