SDVerse continues to expand its leadership team by appointing Jeff Walker as the chief commercial officer (CCO). Walker will lead SDVerse’s global commercial strategy, driving partnerships, sales and market expansion to position the company as the go-to platform for OEMs, suppliers and developers in the evolving automotive software space, according to the company.
With an automotive and engineering background spanning nearly 30 years, Walker brings experience in sales and operations, with a proven track record in executing go-to market strategies and deploying technical resources.
He previously held senior leadership positions at Bosch and ZF Group and successfully built and managed key relationships with top automakers including General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, Toyota, Honda, BMW and others.
“We are excited to welcome Jeff to our team as the industry transitions to software-defined vehicles,” said Prashant Gulati, CEO of SDVerse. “Jeff has extensive expertise and a track record of driving growth. His industry insights, focus on collaboration, and commitment to customer success will be crucial in expanding our B2B marketplace and forging partnerships.”
During his tenure at Bosch, Walker held leadership positions in engineering and sales, overseeing a broad portfolio of technologies including ICE and EV powertrains, connected services and advanced braking and chassis controls. Prior to Bosch, he spent four years as an engineering manager for German automotive manufacturing company ZF Group, where he was responsible for brake system applications.
“The future of the industry hinges on the success of software-defined vehicles,” said Walker. “We’re is in a unique position to drive innovation. I look forward to joining this talented team as we accelerate the adoption of software-defined vehicles and drive faster, meaningful innovation in the automotive space.”
SDVerse is building an automotive software ecosystem that connects buyers and sellers, accelerating the delivery of onboard and offboard software solutions to meet the growing demand for advanced features.
