Austin Russell

Founder at

LAZR, Inc.

31 year

Electronic Technology

Finance

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Austin Russell founded Luminar Technologies, Inc. and LAZR, Inc. Currently, Mr. Russell holds the position of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for Luminar Technologies, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer & Director at LAZR, Inc. (a subsidiary of Luminar Technologies, Inc.). He is also Senior Advisor at COVA Acquisition Corp.

Latest news about Austin Russell

25-05-14	Luminar Announces Leadership Transition	RE
25-03-27	LiDAR Maker Luminar Inks Deal With Caterpillar	MT

Austin Russell active positions

Companies	Position	Start
LAZR, Inc. LAZR, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Produces sensor technologies for autonomous vehicle industry	Founder	2011-12-31

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Former positions of Austin Russell

Companies	Position	End
LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	2025-05-13
COVA ACQU	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	3
LAZR, Inc. LAZR, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Produces sensor technologies for autonomous vehicle industry	Electronic Technology
Luminar Technologies, Inc. Luminar Technologies, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops, manufactures and sells LiDAR sensors, semiconductors & software for automotive, commercial vehicle, robotic-taxi and adjacent industries	Electronic Technology
COVA Acquisition Corp. COVA Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance