Lisa Nelms and Annie Reape bring nearly four decades of experience to
Torc Robotics’ HR team
BLACKSBURG, Va – Oct. 24, 2024 – Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, today announced the appointment of two new vice presidents. Annie Reape will take on the role of VP of Global Talent Management and Lisa Nelms will join as Vice President of HR Operations.
In her new role, Reape will join the senior leadership team and support in leading Torc’s global talent management group, aiming to support, develop, and retain top talent for the organization. Her role will be critical in aligning global talent initiatives with Torc’s growth objectives and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Similarly, Nelms will act as a member of the senior leadership team and manage and optimize the day-to-day systems, process improvement and overall operations of Torc’s HR function. She will focus on enhancing employee engagement, overseeing HR processes and technology, ensuring a supportive work environment as Torc continues to drive innovation in the autonomous trucking space.
Nelms and Reape will report directly to Jamie Swaim, Chief People Officer at Torc.
“Annie Reape’s wealth of expertise in talent management and HR Business Partnership and Lisa Nelms’ extensive experience in Workday Optimization and HR Operations will be instrumental in supporting Torc through its next growth stage,” said Jamie Swaim, Chief People Officer at Torc. “As we work toward autonomous trucking commercialization at scale, their expertise fostering innovative workplace cultures and driving team growth is more crucial than ever, and we’re thankful to have them join this expanded team.”
With 16 years of experience, Nelms brings deep knowledge in HR technology. She has a proven track record of driving HR transformations and optimizing organizational effectiveness. Previously, Nelms was VP of HR Modernization at Cognizant and an HR Transformation Practice Leader at DXC Technology. In these roles, she developed integrated HR programs, spearheaded business modernization efforts and drove cross-functional collaboration.
With two decades of experience in HR leadership and organizational development, Reape also excels in transforming global talent management strategies and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Her background spans roles in major companies such as Fortune Brands Water Innovations and Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, where she led teams through complex HR system implementations, strategic talent development, and organizational change management.
This announcement follows the news of Jamie Swaim’s appointment to Chief People Officer.
About Torc Robotics
Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, a global leader and pioneer in trucking. Founded in 2005 at the birth of the self-driving vehicle revolution, Torc has over 18 years of experience in pioneering safety-critical, self-driving applications. Torc offers a complete self-driving vehicle software and integration solution and is currently focusing on commercializing autonomous trucks for long-haul applications in the U.S. Torc operates test facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and engineering offices in Austin, Texas; Stuttgart, Germany; and Montreal, Canada. Torc’s purpose is driving the future of freight with autonomous technology. As the world’s leading autonomous trucking solution, we empower exceptional employees, deliver a focused, hub-to-hub autonomous truck product, and provide our customers with the safest, most reliable, and cost-efficient solution to the market.