{
  "id": 6264032,
  "title": "Rivian (RIVN) Loses its CFO to GE Vernova (GEV) Right in the Middle of its Biggest Bet Yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/rivian-rivn-loses-its-cfo-to-ge-vernova-gev-right-in-the-middle-of",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-07T00:15:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/rivian-rivn-loses-cfo-ge-001507183.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rivian Automotive's CFO Claire McDonough is leaving the electric vehicle company to take on a similar role at GE Vernova, according to a Reuters report on August 27. This transition occurs in the midst of Rivian's efforts to ramp up production of its more affordable R2 SUV, which is currently facing challenges in a fragile U.S. electric vehicle market. McDonough, who joined Rivian in January 2021, will officially take the GE Vernova CFO position on January 1, 2027, replacing Ken Parks. She is relocating to the East Coast to be closer to family, and her departure is not due to any disagreements with the company. Derek Mulvey, Rivian's Vice President of Finance, will serve as interim CFO starting October 30 while the company searches for a permanent replacement. The move comes as Rivian increases its focus on the R2 SUV, which began customer deliveries in June at a price point of $45,000 to $58,000. Rivian's stock has decreased by more than 75% from its IPO price, currently trading near $17. The company continues to pursue profitability while expanding its vehicle lineup and pursuing a more affordable model to build a larger customer base. McDonough brings valuable experience in capital-intensive businesses, fundraising, and cost management from her time at Rivian. Her skills could prove beneficial to GE Vernova as it expands its Power and Electrification businesses and manages rising demand for energy infrastructure. Despite the challenges facing both companies, the leadership transition provides Rivian with a period of stability during the critical rollout of the R2 SUV. Meanwhile, GE Vernova gains an experienced CFO to navigate its strong demand and profitability challenges, particularly in the Wind business.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}