Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced the appointment of Marianne McInerney as Chief Strategy Officer. In this key role, McInerney will focus on growth opportunities and drive strategic initiatives for Mullen?s commercial, consumer vehicles and governmental affairs. McInerney has been immersed in the automotive and transportation industry for almost two decades during which she has advised multiple OEMs, governmental entities and tier one suppliers. Prior to Mullen, McInerney held key roles at next-generation vehicle OEMs, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the American International Automobile Dealers Association. McInerney served as Assistant Secretary and Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Transportation under Secretary Elaine L. Chao. In her capacity, she was responsible for managing day-to-day communications strategies for the Department and managed oversight of nine modal communications divisions including NHTSA, FMSCA and the FAA.  McInerney also served as the communications lead on all agency policy, rulemakings and program initiatives including internal management and external
communication strategy of high-profile initiatives including Autonomous Vehicles 2.0 and 3.0, CAFE, the Drone Pilot Program, along with the INFRA (Infrastructure) and BUILD grant programs. On behalf of Secretary Chao, Ms. McInerney served as the daily liaison with the White House and White House Cabinet Affairs. She also served as the executive lead for stakeholder relations with elected officials, automotive OEMs, airline and airline
service personnel, trucking and logistics companies and maritime audiences.  In her role with Mullen, Marianne will focus on sales, marketing and growth opportunities with Mullen?s commercial and passenger vehicle programs, and overall strategic business opportunities for the company. She
will also oversee all state and federal governmental affairs for the company. Mullen has recently announced a number of key milestones achieved by the company, including: Delivery on first Class 3 EV Cab Chassis Trucks to Randy Marion Automotive Group on Sept. 28, 2023. EPA Certification on Class 3 EV Cab Chassis Trucks effective on Sept. 22, 2023. EPA certification is a critical milestone to selling vehicles in the U.S. Received IRS approval for federal EV tax credit on commercial vehicles effective Sept. 14, 2023. Mullen acquired battery pack production assets from Romeo Power on Sept 11, 2023. The deal includes equipment, inventory, and intellectual property for high-volume EV battery pack and module production.