Mobileye has announced that its founder, Prof. Amnon Shashua, intends to step down as chief executive officer upon the appointment of a successor. Mobileye’s board of directors will hire an executive search firm and conduct a comprehensive process to select a new CEO. Prof. Shashua will remain a director of the company, and the board has offered him the role of chairman once a new CEO has been appointed.
Founded in 1999, Mobileye develops computer vision technology for advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving systems. Its technology is deployed in more than 250 million vehicles across over 1,400 models worldwide. The company has more recently expanded into humanoid robotics, including its 2026 acquisition of Mentee Robotics, as part of a broader push into what it calls physical AI.
“On behalf of the board, I want to express our deep appreciation to Amnon for his extraordinary leadership as Mobileye’s founder and CEO,” said Safroadu Yeboah-Amankwah, chairman of Mobileye’s board of directors. “A true technology leader and innovator, Amnon has not just helped shape Mobileye but also played a defining role in the evolution of the modern driver-assistance and autonomous-driving industry. He’s one of the great technologists in the areas of ADAS, AI and robotics and has kept us on the technological edge. We are grateful for Amnon’s continued commitment to the company as we ensure a seamless transition.”
Yeboah-Amankwah continued, “We are confident in Mobileye’s strategy, leadership team, technology platform, customer relationships and long-term opportunities. As we take the next step in succession planning, we are focused on selecting the right leader who will help us deliver our next phase of growth.”
“For nearly three decades, Mobileye has been my life’s work,” said Prof. Shashua. “As the company continues to grow and mature, I believe this is the right moment to establish the leadership structure that will be best suited for Mobileye’s next chapter. I remain deeply committed to Mobileye’s success and am excited about the opportunities ahead, particularly in advanced AI, autonomous systems and humanoid robotics. I look forward to supporting the board and leadership team throughout the transition process, and continuing to contribute to the areas where I can have the greatest long-term impact.”
“We at Intel thank Amnon for his leadership, dedication and commitment to building Mobileye into an industry leader,” said David Zinsner, the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Intel, Mobileye’s majority owner. “We continue to be bullish on Mobileye and its trajectory, and look forward to working with the new CEO and leadership team on the next chapter in Mobileye’s success story.”
Mobileye’s board said the planned leadership transition is intended to ensure continuity in leadership, strategy and execution as the company positions for continued growth.
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