Alex Kendall is the CEO of Wayve. Kendall is based in UK. Kendall has held the role since 2017. Kendall was born in 1992 in Christchurch and educated at University of Auckland and University of Cambridge.
Co-founded Wayve in 2017 to develop AI technology for autonomous vehicles. Completed his PhD in deep learning, computer vision, and robotics at the University of Cambridge, where his research received the 2018 BMVA Prize and 2019 ELLIS Prize.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Wayve's expansion in autonomous driving technology and its competitive positioning against established players like Waymo. Headlines highlight the company's significant funding rounds, including a $1.5 billion raise backed by Microsoft, and its ambitions to deploy robotaxi services globally through partnerships with major automotive and ride-hailing companies. Media coverage has also emphasized Kendall's vision of making end-to-end AI-powered autonomous driving technology accessible across vehicle types rather than limited to specific platforms.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- August 1992 · Christchurch
- Citizenship
- New Zealand
- Education
- University of Auckland, University of Cambridge
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Alex Kendall: FAQ
- Who is Alex Kendall?
- Alex Kendall is the Co-founder & CEO of Wayve, based in UK.
- What company does Alex Kendall lead?
- Alex Kendall is CEO of Wayve, a role held since 2017.
- Where was Alex Kendall educated?
- Alex Kendall studied at University of Auckland, University of Cambridge.