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Oxa Appoints Julia Steyn as Non-Executive Director

Oxa, the worldwide provider of self-driving vehicle software, today announced the appointment of Julia Steyn to its Board of Directors as Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.

Julia brings a wealth of experience in transportation, mobility and automotive technology to Oxa - and currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at VectoIQ, an investment firm focused on special situations investment within the automotive technology sector.

She has held several senior leadership roles throughout her career - including Founder and CEO of Maven, the shared mobility marketplace owned by General Motors; CEO of Bolt Mobility; and Vice President (Investment Banking Division, Global Natural Resources Group, Industrial Group) at Goldman Sachs.

Julia is also a senior advisor to McKinsey, with a focus on the mobility space and corporate innovation - and currently serves on the board of Garrett Motion, Metalsa, and Commonwealth Rolling Products.

“We are delighted to welcome Julia to the Oxa Board. Her deep expertise and proven track record will be invaluable in supporting the scaling of Oxa’s autonomous solutions within our immediate target categories of shared passenger transportation and industrial logistics,” said Gavin Jackson, CEO of Oxa. “We look forward to the perspectives and opportunities that the appointment will bring.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the Oxa Board at such a pivotal time in the company's journey. Oxa is at the forefront of developing autonomous vehicle technology, and I am excited to contribute my experience and passion to help realise its vision of Universal Autonomy. I look forward to working alongside the talented team at Oxa to drive innovation and create value for customers and shareholders,” added Julia.

This appointment further strengthens Oxa’s Board of Directors and its commitment to changing the way the Earth moves - safely, securely, and efficiently.