Lucid appoints Schindler veteran Napoli as permanent CEO in shift toward operational discipline

Silvio Napoli, former chairman and CEO of Schindler Group, was named Lucid Motors' permanent chief executive on April 14, 2026, concluding a 14-month interim period under COO Marc Winterhoff. The appointment signals the board's prioritization of manufacturing expertise and cost discipline over engineering-led leadership. Napoli's background in global industrial systems positions him to manage Lucid's dual challenge: scaling Gravity SUV production while controlling unit economics as battery costs fall across the EV industry.