Stephen J. Girsky is the President and CEO of Nikola Corporation, starting his role in August 2023 after previously serving as CEO of VectoIQ Acquisition Corp., which merged with Nikola. He has been cutting deals and strategizing in the vehicle...

Stephen J. Girsky is the President and CEO of Nikola Corporation, starting his role in August 2023 after previously serving as CEO of VectoIQ Acquisition Corp., which merged with Nikola. He has been cutting deals and strategizing in the vehicle industry for over a decade, and his expertise comes from his leadership at General Motors, where he was Vice Chairman. Stephen, who has been on Nikola's board since 2018, has a strong sense for transforming big ideas into reality, especially in zero-emission transport. He has recently taken on the extra roles of Acting Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer for Nikola, showing his hands-on approach to leadership. In terms of salary, he is paid $1 million per year but has opted out of cash bonuses, aligning his interests with the company’s success. His recent stock awards combine both vested shares and performance metrics to further tie his success to Nikola's future. Notably, he has experience steering companies through challenging times and focusing on sustainable solutions. Under his guidance, Nikola aims to build a robust infrastructure that supports hydrogen-fueled vehicles and electric trucks.