Erik Gottfried

Erik Gottfried currently serves as the Director of Commercial Operations at Scout Motors Inc., a role initiated in June 2023, focusing on revitalizing an American brand for the electric vehicle market. Previously, Erik held significant positions at Carvana, Bridgestone Americas, and Nissan Motor Corporation, where contributions included leading special projects, corporate strategy, business development, and dealer network optimization. Notably, during Erik’s tenure at Nissan, leadership spanned roles in various domains including product marketing, business strategy, and corporate alliances, significantly influencing the development of strategic roadmaps and innovative business models. Erik holds an MBA from Duke University and a BA in Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace University.