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Zach Kirkman

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Board Member at Lithium Americas Corp.
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Zach Kirkman is the Deputy CFO at General Motors, where he leads corporate development, treasury, M&A, and strategic investments. An MBA graduate from MIT, he also serves as President of GM Ventures and sits on the board of Lithium Americas Corp. , playing a pivotal role in shaping GMs transition to an all-electric future.

Outside of his corporate finance responsibilities, Zach has a strong interest in high-performance motorsports and has publicly shared his excitement for the iconic Le Mans endurance race. He frequently expresses pride in the teams and partnerships involved in major corporate milestones.

He has an extensive background in corporate development, having previously worked in similar M&A and investing roles at both Tesla and Apple.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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EV Supply Chain
As a board member for Lithium Americas Corp. , he is directly involved in securing the raw materials essential for General Motors' electric vehicle battery production.
Strategic Investments
In his dual role as Deputy CFO and President of GM Ventures, he leads General Motors' strategic investments in future automotive and technology startups.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Board Member
Lithium Americas Corp.
9-2024
Deputy CFO
General Motors
1-2024 - 9-2024
VP Global Corporate Development and President GM Ventures
General Motors
1-2023 - 2-2024
VP, Global Corporate Development
General Motors
8-2016 - 12-2022
Corporate Development
Tesla
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Zach Kirkman – Board Member Profile. Featured in Lithium Americas Corp.
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Education
2014 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2004 - 2008
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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