GENERAL Motors has announced that entrepreneur and venture capital investor Jonathan McNeill, the co-founder and CEO of DVx Ventures, has joined its board of directors.

DVx Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on creating and scaling breakthrough businesses that will have a positive impact on the world.

Mr McNeill (55) founded DVx in 2019 after driving significant growth at ride-sharing company Lyft as chief operating officer and at Tesla, where he was president of global sales, delivery and service.

Before joining Tesla, Mr McNeill was the CEO of software company Enservio. Prior to that, he founded and sold multiple successful technology and retail companies including Midwest Cycling, Sterling Collision Centers, First Notice Systems and Before You Move.

He started his career at management consultants Bain & Company. He also serves on apparel brand Lululemon Athletica’s board of directors.

GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra said: “Jon’s passion for customers and track record driving growth in the transportation sector will be a tremendous asset to GM as we accelerate toward an all-electric future.

“His experience driving constructive disruption to grow businesses and his commitment to making a positive impact on society will be invaluable as we reimagine how our customers and communities move through the world.”

Mr McNeill said: “I am excited to help GM unlock the opportunities enabled by its transformative investments in technology.

“GM is rapidly changing to meet the world’s need for cleaner and safer transportation and they’re uncovering new growth opportunities with every hardware and software innovation they’re introducing.”

GM’s board now has 13 directors who have senior leadership and board experience across manufacturing, information technology, digital commerce, retail, higher education, investment management, international affairs, defence, transportation, cybersecurity and pharmaceuticals, among other fields.

Six of GM’s directors are women and 12 are independent.

By Neil Dowling