Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson is a seasoned professional in the automotive industry, currently serving as a Staff Homologation Engineer at Zoox since March 2023, where the focus is on vehicle compliance activities. Previously, Mike held key roles at ARRIVAL as a Senior Manager in Product Regulatory Affairs, leading regulatory rulemaking and advocating for EV incentives. Experience also includes multiple leadership positions at Rivian, where Mike managed regulatory activities and certification programs, and at Lucid Motors, where responsibilities involved coordinating regulatory compliance across various markets. Earlier roles encompassed senior homologation engineering at Tesla Motors and homologation engineering at VCA North America, specializing in international automotive regulations and vehicle type approval services. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in Material Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan, complemented by a music minor.