Alex Kendall is a globally recognized artificial intelligence researcher, entrepreneur, and autonomous mobility innovator. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wayve, he is pioneering AI-first autonomous driving technologies that are transforming the future of intelligent transportation. His work focuses on developing end-to-end embodied AI systems capable of enabling vehicles to learn, adapt, and drive safely in complex real-world environments.
Alex Kendall co-founded Wayve in 2017 with the vision of building autonomous driving software powered by deep learning rather than traditional rule-based programming. Under his leadership, the company has emerged as one of the world’s leading developers of AI-driven autonomous vehicle technology, partnering with global automotive manufacturers to accelerate the deployment of software-defined vehicles and next-generation driver assistance systems.
A graduate of the University of Cambridge, where he earned a PhD in Machine Learning and Computer Vision, he has made significant contributions to embodied AI, computer vision, robotics, and probabilistic deep learning. His research has influenced the development of intelligent mobility systems that continuously learn from real-world driving data, enabling safer and more scalable autonomous transportation.
Beyond autonomous driving, he is a strong advocate for sustainable mobility and AI-powered transportation solutions that can improve road safety, reduce emissions, and enhance urban mobility. His vision aligns with the global transition toward electric vehicles, connected mobility, and intelligent transportation ecosystems powered by artificial intelligence.
Alex Kendall continues to shape the future of mobility by advancing AI-first autonomous driving, software-defined vehicles, and intelligent transportation technologies that are redefining how people and goods move around the world.
