Mike Ableson

Biography

Mike Ableson is Arrival Automotive’s Chief Executive Officer, joining in October 2019 to support Arrival in its mission to revolutionize the auto industry. Mike leads Arrival Automotive in both North America and Europe, and holds a leadership role within Arrival R&D. During his tenure, Arrival has expanded to the US and initiated the fit-out of its first two Microfactories.

With more than 30 years in the automotive industry, Mike brings unrivaled OEM and mobility startup expertise to Arrival. Mike began his career as a structural analyst for General Motors, rising to serve as Executive Director of Global Advanced Vehicle Development, and VP of Engineering in Europe. In his role as VP of Global Strategy for General Motors, Mike worked to transition the company from a traditional OEM to a manufacturer of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Mike specializes in adapting innovative technologies for use in production-ready products and has been a pivotal force in bringing vehicles to market worldwide.