Richard Steiner
Autonomous VehiclesVP of Government Relations and Public Affairs
Gatik · Canada
Public policy professional with 15 years' experience in private and public sectors, focusing on advanced technologies. Leads Gatik's policy, legislative and regulatory affairs portfolios as the company transforms autonomous middle-mile logistics. Significant experience in managing multiple teams, facilitating staff development and enabling rapid company growth.
15+
Years Policy Experience
6+
Years at Gatik
$85M
Gatik Funding Round
2K
LinkedIn Followers
Experience
VP of Government Relations and Public Affairs
Gatik
Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos
Leading policy, legislative and regulatory affairs for autonomous middle-mile trucking. Gatik serves Fortune 50 retailers including Walmart, Kroger, and Loblaw across North America.
Head of Policy and Communications
Gatik
Nov 2019 – Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Helped secure $85M Koch-led funding round. Built policy and communications function from ground up during critical growth phase.
Group Manager → Senior Policy Analyst → Policy Analyst
Cancer Care Ontario
Jan 2013 – Nov 2019 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Progressive career in healthcare policy with the Government of Ontario. Led teams and developed policy frameworks for cancer care delivery.
Project Officer
3G Communications
Dec 2011 – Sep 2012 · 10 mos · London, UK
Led technical consultations on behalf of energy-from-waste technology companies in the UK.
Gatik Highlights
Kroger Partnership
Multi-year deal with Kroger for autonomous middle-mile delivery in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the most expansive U.S. markets.
$85M Funding Round
Koch-led funding round for autonomous fixed-route robotic delivery service, hauling goods for Walmart and Canada's Loblaw.
Education
MA Public Policy, Public Health
King's College London
2010 – 2011
BA (Hons), English and History
University of Toronto
2001 – 2005
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Richard works alongside Sam Saad at Gatik, where Sam was part of the founding team. Both bring deep expertise in autonomous vehicle technology and policy.
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