Veteran Silicon Valley Executive Lorie Boyd Joins Kodiak AI as Chief People Officer
Key Highlights
- ➤Lorie Boyd appointed Kodiak (KDK) Chief People Officer, succeeding Zsuzsanna Major
- ➤Kodiak prepares long-haul driverless highway launch with IKEA
- ➤Kodiak Driver deployed in 35 driverless trucks as of Q2 2026
- ➤Kodiak expands commercial relationships with leading U.S. trucking fleets
Expert Statements
Don Burnette, Founder and CEO of Kodiak
“Lorie understands that our people are every bit as important as our technology.”
Don Burnette, Founder and CEO of Kodiak
“Lorie’s ability to bring out the best in employees, strengthen leadership, and build a culture of collaboration will be critical as we enter our next phase of growth.”
Don Burnette, Founder and CEO of Kodiak
“We want to thank Zsuzsanna for all that she has built over the last eight years. Her leadership and dedication have helped shape Kodiak’s culture and laid a strong foundation for our continued growth.”
Lorie Boyd, Chief People Officer of Kodiak
“Autonomous trucking is changing how freight moves, and the opportunity to help build the organization behind that transition is incredibly compelling.”
Lorie Boyd, Chief People Officer of Kodiak
“I’ve spent my career helping companies navigate growth and change while creating environments where people can do their best work.”
Lorie Boyd, Chief People Officer of Kodiak
“From my first conversation, the quality of Kodiak’s team and its deep commitment to Kodiak’s mission really stood out.”
Lorie Boyd, Chief People Officer of Kodiak
“I’m thrilled to join the team at this exciting moment, where Kodiak is scaling its technology on the road.”
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kodiak AI, Inc. (“Kodiak”) (Nasdaq: KDK), a leading provider of Physical AI-powered autonomous driving technology, today announced the appointment of Lorie Boyd as Chief People Officer. Boyd brings more than 30 years of experience in human resources and organizational leadership at some of Silicon Valley's most recognizable technology companies, including Turo, Salesforce, Oracle, Zendesk, and Plume.
In her new role, Boyd will oversee Kodiak's human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, employee development, organizational effectiveness and company culture, as Kodiak continues to scale its team.
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