Lucid Appoints Derrick Carty as Vice President of Platform Software Engineering

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Lucid Group has appointed Derrick Carty as Vice President of Platform Software Engineering, effective August 25, 2022. Carty will oversee software engineering for the Lucid Air, focusing on areas such as ADAS, Audio, and Embedded Software. With over 23 years of experience at Apple, he is expected to enhance the user experience through improved software interfaces. His role includes leading teams that deliver critical software updates, further supporting Lucid's commitment to sustainable luxury electric vehicles.

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• Derrick Carty's extensive experience from Apple may bring innovative software solutions.
• The new role aims to enhance user experience and software quality for Lucid Air.

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• Concerns about continuity and reliance on new leadership in a critical technical area.

Newly created position will lead software engineering for the award-winning Lucid Air including ADAS, Audio, Infotainment, Embedded Software and Systems Architecture

NEWARK, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards with the longest-range, fastest-charging electric car on the market with the award-winning Lucid Air, today announced the appointment of Derrick Carty as Vice President of Platform Software Engineering, reporting directly to Michael Bell, Lucid's Senior Vice President of Digital. In this newly created role, Mr. Carty will lead Platform Software Engineering encompassing ADAS, Audio, CoreOS/Android Framework, Embedded Software, Controls Platform, AUTOSAR and Systems Architecture. Mr. Carty brings decades of global experience in software development and user interface expertise to Lucid, including 23 years with Apple, and most recently as a consultant for Lucid's Infotainment Software team.

"I am thrilled to have Derrick Carty join the team at Lucid as Vice President of Platform Software Engineering," said Michael Bell, Lucid's Senior Vice President of Digital. "Derrick's wealth of experience with systems architecture and his ability to lead teams that create customer friendly, easy-to-use software interfaces is crucial as we continue to roll out new Lucid Air features via our over-the-air software updates."

In this role, Mr. Carty will lead the following teams, helping to deliver software updates for Lucid Air:

• ADAS Embedded Platform
• Audio Architecture
• CoreOS/Android Framework
• Embedded Software, Controls Platform, AUTOSAR
• Hardware Systems Architecture
• Systems Architecture
• Software Architecture

Prior to Lucid, Derrick spent 23 years at Apple, Inc., holding positions as Firmware Manager for Intel Macs, Director of Mac Systems Controller, Senior Director for CPU SW, and the group providing software for new Macs. He started a consulting business that provided technical and management consulting for several companies. Derrick holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Stanford University.

About Lucid Group

Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. The company's first car, Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design that features luxurious full-size interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint. Underpinned by race-proven battery technology and proprietary powertrains developed entirely in-house, Lucid Air was named the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year®. The Lucid Air Grand Touring features an official EPA estimated 516 miles of range or 1,050 horsepower. Deliveries of Lucid Air, which is produced at Lucid's factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, are currently underway to U.S. customers.

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FAQ

Who is Derrick Carty and what is his role at Lucid Group?

Derrick Carty is the newly appointed Vice President of Platform Software Engineering at Lucid Group, responsible for overseeing software engineering related to Lucid Air.

What experience does Derrick Carty bring to Lucid Group?

Derrick Carty has over 23 years of experience at Apple, focusing on systems architecture and user interface development.

When was the announcement of Derrick Carty's appointment made?

The announcement was made on August 25, 2022.

What software areas will Derrick Carty oversee at Lucid Group?

He will oversee ADAS, Audio, Embedded Software, and Systems Architecture for Lucid Air.

What is the strategic importance of Derrick Carty's appointment for Lucid Group?

His appointment is aimed at improving software updates and user interfaces for the Lucid Air, enhancing overall customer experience.