Lukas Czinger
About Lukas Czinger
Lukas Czinger serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer at Divergent and Czinger Vehicles, holding these positions since 2023 and 2020 respectively. He has extensive experience in automation and operations, having worked in various roles at Divergent since 2017.
Work at Divergent 3D
Lukas Czinger has held multiple positions at Divergent 3D, starting as an Automation Engineer in 2017. He progressed to Lead Engineer - Automation from 2017 to 2018. He served as Sr. Director of Automation and Manufacturing from 2019 to 2020, followed by roles as Vice President of Automation, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Operations in 2020, and Vice President of Operations, Automation, and Manufacturing from 2020 to 2022. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2023 for eight months before becoming President & Chief Operating Officer, a role he has held since early 2023. Additionally, he serves as a Board Member at Divergent 3D since 2023.
Current Role at Czinger Vehicles
Lukas Czinger is the Founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer of Czinger Vehicles, a position he has held since 2020. Under his leadership, the company focuses on innovative vehicle manufacturing and design. He also serves as a Board Member at Czinger Vehicles since 2021. His experience in operations and automation from his previous roles at Divergent 3D contributes to his current responsibilities at Czinger Vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Lukas Czinger earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Yale University, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He furthered his education by completing a Certificate in Management Essentials from Harvard Business School Online in 2019. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering and management, relevant to his roles in the automotive industry.
Previous Experience
Before his tenure at Divergent 3D and Czinger Vehicles, Lukas Czinger worked as a Summer Intern at CODA Automotive, Inc. in 2011 and as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Centerview Partners in 2015. His early career experiences provided him with insights into both the automotive and financial sectors, enhancing his operational and strategic skills.
Professional Development
Lukas Czinger has engaged in professional development through various roles that emphasize automation and manufacturing. His positions at Divergent 3D, particularly in automation engineering and operations, reflect his commitment to advancing technology in vehicle production. His educational pursuits at prestigious institutions further demonstrate his dedication to continuous learning and leadership in the automotive field.