Rachad Youssef is an experienced technology executive with a strong background in product management and strategy within the automotive, software, and telecommunications industries. Currently serving as an Advisor at Monarch Tractor since December 2019, Youssef previously held the position of Chief Product Officer at BrightDrop from August 2021 to April 2023 and Vice President of Software Product Management at NIO from June 2016 to February 2020. Youssef's career includes notable roles such as VP of Product Management at Zoox Inc., where involvement focused on developing autonomous vehicles, and significant contributions at companies like Jawbone, Microsoft, and Tellme Networks in product management and strategic roles. Youssef holds a Master of Science in Information Networking and a BS in Computer Engineering, both from Carnegie Mellon University.