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James Kuffner
Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer at
SYMBOTIC INC.
Net worth: 10 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
James Kuffner is Chief Executive Officer & Director at Woven By Toyota, Inc. since 2021, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Woven by Toyota, U.S., Inc., and Chief Technology Officer at Symbotic, Inc. starting in 2025.
Former roles include Chief Executive Officer at Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development, Inc. from 2018 to 2021, Engineering Director at Google LLC, Director at Joby Aviation, Inc. from 2021 to 2023, and Director & Chief Digital Officer at Toyota Motor Corp.
from 2020 to 2023.
Education includes a doctorate from Stanford University conferred in 1999.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | 214,062 ( 0.17% ) | 10 M $ | 2026-06-29 |
James Kuffner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SYMBOTIC INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2024-12-31 |
Woven Planet Holdings, Inc.
 Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a holding company with interests in design and development of mobility, automated driving and mapping technologies solutions | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-12-31 |
Woven by Toyota, U.S., Inc.
 Woven by Toyota, U.S., Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides architectural and engineering services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of James Kuffner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| JOBY AVIATION, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-06-29 |
Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-12-31 |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online search engine company | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Google LLC
Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online search engine company | Technology Services |
Toyota Motor Corp.
 Toyota Motor Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Designs, manufactures and sells automobiles & provides financing services | Consumer Durables |
Stanford University
 Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development, Inc. | |
Woven Planet Holdings, Inc.
Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a holding company with interests in design and development of mobility, automated driving and mapping technologies solutions | Technology Services |
Joby Aviation, Inc.
 Joby Aviation, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures electric aircrafts | Electronic Technology |
Symbotic, Inc.
 Symbotic, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops robotics and software to deliver an advanced automation solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
Woven by Toyota, U.S., Inc.
Woven by Toyota, U.S., Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides architectural and engineering services | Industrial Services |
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