This is a dope move from a car maker, hiring Doug Field, former VP of Mac hardware engineering to be VP of vehicle programs(car hardware). Now that they’ve made this move, what Now?!
Field is very excited to be at Tesla, stating he wasn’t even thinking about leaving Apple, at least not until Tesla came knocking! Tesla may be one of the great technology frontiers to make cars a thing of the future, and an Apple Hardware guy(with a Ford background) may just be the guy to help them make it happen!!
” he says, “while being part of one of the most innovative companies in Silicon Valley.”
Read the full press release below to see why tesla is excited to bring Field on board:
PRESS RELEASE:
TESLA HIRES APPLE VP DOUG FIELD TO LEAD VEHICLE PROGRAMS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013
PALO ALTO, Calif.– Tesla Motors has hired Doug Field to be its Vice President of Vehicle Programs, responsible for driving development of new vehicles. Doug is an accomplished leader and engineer of innovative, high-technology products, most recently serving as Vice President of Mac Hardware Engineering at Apple. Doug led the development of many new products at Apple including the latest MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac. Doug began his career as an engineer at Ford Motor Company.
“Doug has demonstrated the leadership and technical talent to develop and deliver outstanding products, including what are widely considered the best computers in the world,” said Elon Musk, Tesla co-founder and CEO. “Tesla’s future depends on engineers who can create the most innovative, technologically advanced vehicles in the world. Doug’s experience in both consumer electronics and traditional automotive makes him an important addition to our leadership team.”
“Until Tesla came along, I had never seriously considered leaving Apple,” said Field. “I started my career with the goal of creating incredible cars, but ultimately left the auto industry in search of fast-paced, exciting engineering challenges elsewhere. As the first high tech auto company in modern history, Tesla is at last an opportunity for me and many others to pursue the dream of building the best cars in the world-while being part of one of the most innovative companies in Silicon Valley.”
Doug has a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BS in Mechanical Engineering with highest distinction from Purdue.
