Board of Directors

Dr. Peter v. schmidt

CEO of Torc Robotics

Prior to joining Torc, Dr. Peter V. Schmidt was the head of the Autonomous Technology Group for Daimler Truck for three years. Before leading that organization, he managed the strategy organization for Daimler Truck, where his focus areas included the Chinese market, autonomous technology, electrification, connectivity and digital transformation.

John O'Leary

President and CEO, Daimler Truck

John O’Leary is President and CEO of Daimler Truck. He has also been Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG since December 1, 2021. In this function, he is responsible for the region North America and the brands Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Buses. He is also Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG.

Daimler Truck Chief Financial Officer Eva Scherer smiles at the camera in a blue blouse and black blazer.

Eva Scherer

Chief Financial Officer, Daimler Truck North America

Eva joined the Torc Board of Directors in March 2025. Eva joined Daimler Truck in April 2024 and became the Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board in September of 2024. Her strategic vision guides the company’s international finance outlook, enabling technological change the and transformation of industries. Before leading Daimler Truck’s financial division, she acted as the Executive Vice President of Investor Relations at Siemens, wherein she demonstrated the financial strength of Siemens in capital markets.

Daimler Truck CEO Karin Radstrom smiles in a headshot-style photo.

Karin Rådström

CEO, Daimler Truck

Daimler Truck CEO Karin Rådström joined the Torc Board of Directors in January 2025. Torc’s CEO. Rådström succeeded former CEO Martin Daum on October 1, 2024. Karin Rådström joined Daimler Truck’s Board of Management in 2021, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and the regions Europe and Latin America. Before joining Daimler Truck, she has held several Management positions at Scania, including Senior Vice President, Head of Buses & Coaches. Since October 2024, she is Chairwoman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG and Daimler Truck AG.

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