Michael Maten
General Motors
Michael Maten is the Director of EV Policy and Regulatory Affairs at General Motors, where he leads federal, state, and local policy efforts focused on electric vehicle incentives, infrastructure, and circular battery and mineral supply chains. With more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Michael has worked globally across electrification, product strategy, and advanced technology initiatives.
Prior to his current role, Michael worked in General Motors’ Electric Propulsion organization within the Product Planning and Strategy group. He led advanced planning for the flexible electric vehicle platform that underpins GM’s current battery electric vehicles, helping shape the company’s strategy for the transition to electrified transportation. Throughout his career at GM, he has worked on global electrification and strategy projects, including some of the company’s early connected vehicle efforts through OnStar.
Michael is also active in industry and public policy leadership. He is the former chair of the Indiana EV Product Commission and he has participated and co-chaired sessions on Light Duty Charging at SAE’s annual Government/Industry meeting in Washington, DC.
Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.