# Milan Kovac: person

Canonical ID: `7ffd9bda-0d51-47f2-8d93-b3961c66f440`

Former head of the Tesla Optimus program (VP, then SVP; departed June 2025); previously led 2nd-generation Autopilot. In January 2026 joined Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics as a group adviser and outside director.

- **Nationality:** Belgian
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Board seats (1)

- [Boston Dynamics](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/boston-dynamics.md) director

## Former / Previously (1)

- [Tesla](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/tesla.md) Head of Optimus (former) (secondary-verified)

## Sources (1)

1. https://electrek.co/2026/01/16/hyundais-boston-dynamics-scoops-up-teslas-former-optimus-head-milan-kovac/


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