Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua to step aside, take chairman role

Mobileye CEO Amnon Shashua is stepping down from his role as the company shifts its focus toward robotaxis and robotics. Shashua, who co-founded the autonomous driving technology firm, will transition to become chairman of the board, a position he has been invited to take. The leadership change comes as Mobileye, a subsidiary of Intel, pivots its strategy to prioritize the development of self-driving taxis and robotics applications over its traditional driver-assistance systems. This move affects Mobileye’s employees, investors, and partners in the automotive and tech industries, as it signals a deeper commitment to fully autonomous mobility solutions. The shift matters because it reflects the company’s belief that robotaxis and robotics represent the next major growth frontier, potentially reshaping urban transportation and logistics. Mobileye has not yet named a successor for Shashua, but the transition is expected to take effect in the coming months. The company has been testing autonomous vehicles in several cities and plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service by 2025. Shashua, who has led Mobileye since its founding in 1999, will continue to guide the company’s strategic direction from the boardroom as it navigates this new phase.