Greg Zanghi
About Greg Zanghi
Greg Zanghi serves as the Head of Manufacturing & Service Operations at Pebble in Sunnyvale, California. With extensive experience in operations across various companies, he has played significant roles in the automotive and technology sectors, including overseeing Tesla's first recall.
Work at Pebble
Greg Zanghi serves as the Head of Manufacturing & Service Operations at Pebble, a role he has held since 2024. His responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing processes and service operations to ensure efficiency and quality. Pebble is located in Sunnyvale, California, where Zanghi applies his extensive experience in operations management to drive the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Before joining Pebble, Greg Zanghi held several significant positions in operations management. He was the Vice President of Operations at Aurora from 2019 to 2020. He also served as Vice President of Operations at Range Energy from 2022 to 2023 and as Sr. Vice President of Operations at Iron Ox from 2021 to 2022. His experience includes roles at Zoox Inc. as Director of Base Operations and Luxe as COO, contributing to various operational strategies and improvements.
Education and Expertise
Greg Zanghi's educational background includes a degree in Criminal Justice from Washington State University, where he studied from 1990 to 1993. He also earned an Associate of Arts in Political Science from Highline College between 1988 and 1990. Additionally, he attended the University of Washington for a Management Program from 1997 to 1998. His education complements his extensive experience in operations and management across various industries.
Achievements in the Automotive Industry
Zanghi played a significant role in overseeing Tesla's first-ever recall and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) remediation strategy. His experience extends to helping companies navigate financial challenges, particularly in the 'zone of insolvency,' and successfully emerge from such situations. He has been actively involved in fundraising rounds, from seed funding through Series D and IPO stages.
Advisory Roles and Startups
Greg Zanghi is open to advisory and board roles, focusing on assisting mission-oriented entrepreneurs. He has a passion for joining startups at their earliest stages, helping them scale and disrupt industries. His previous role as an advisor at EV Race Systems from 2015 to 2018 reflects his commitment to supporting innovative ventures.