Lucid Motors names new permanent CEO with manufacturing track record

Silvio Napoli, who previously led Schindler Group—a global maker of elevators and escalators—became Lucid Motors' permanent chief executive on April 14, 2026. He replaces the interim leadership that has been in place for over a year. Napoli's experience managing large manufacturing operations and controlling costs signals that Lucid's board now prioritizes getting the business side right as it ramps up production of its new Gravity SUV.