Thomas Yao

Thomas Yao is a seasoned operations strategist with extensive experience in automotive and mobility sectors. Currently serving as Head of Operations Strategy & Team Operations at Waymo since September 2021, Thomas previously held various positions at McKinsey & Company, advancing from Senior Associate to Engagement Manager from April 2015 to September 2021, where significant contributions included identifying substantial market opportunities and leading due diligence efforts for international automotive targets. Earlier experiences include serving on Volkswagen's in-house consulting team in China and working in quality engineering at Porsche. Thomas holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Tsinghua University, and dual Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Production Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.