Former Waymo CFO jumps to self-driving startup Wayve

Elisa de Martel, former Waymo CFO, becomes CFO of Wayve, replacing Max Warburton who becomes strategic advisor. Wayve, valued at $8.5 billion, shifts from development to deployment of neural-network automated driving software. It partners with Nissan and Stellantis, launched public robotaxi rides in London with a safety operator, and plans expansion to Tokyo.