Ev Ellington
About Ev Ellington
Ev Ellington serves as the Head of Autonomy Operations (VP) at Nuro, a position held since 2023. With a strong background in operations management and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ellington has successfully led teams and scaled business models in various roles across multiple companies.
Work at Nuro
Ev Ellington currently serves as the Head of Autonomy Operations (VP) at Nuro, a position held since 2023. Prior to this role, Ev worked at Nuro as Head of On-Road Operations (Senior Director) from 2022 to 2023 and as Head of In-Vehicle Operations (Director) from 2021 to 2022. In these roles, Ev focused on enhancing operational efficiency and scaling the company's autonomous delivery systems.
Previous Experience at Lime
Ev Ellington held multiple positions at Lime, including Regional General Manager for the US West from 2020 to 2021, where Ev turned a significant loss into profitability. As General Manager for Northern California, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, and Nevada from 2018 to 2020, Ev successfully scaled Lime's business model to over 150 markets. Earlier, Ev served as Bay Area Operations Manager from 2017 to 2018, contributing to operational improvements and developing standard operating procedures that were implemented globally.
Education and Expertise
Ev Ellington studied at The George Washington University, earning a degree in Women's Studies with a focus on History. Additionally, Ev attended Lakeview Academy. This educational background supports Ev's expertise in operations management, team leadership, and strategic planning, particularly in the transportation and technology sectors.
Government and Political Experience
Ev has experience in government, having worked as a Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation during the Obama Administration from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, Ev served as a Campaign Fellow for Obama for America from 2007 to 2008, gaining insights into political operations and public policy.
Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy
Ev Ellington is openly queer and neurodivergent, actively promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. Ev is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and addressing challenging issues such as climate change, aiming to create positive impacts on people's daily lives through innovative solutions.