REE Automotive Appoints Hicham Abdessamad as Chairman of the Board
REE Automotive announced that Hicham Abdessamad has been appointed Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective December 22, 2025. Abdessamad succeeds Carlton Rose, who has served as Chairman of the Board since 2023. Rose will continue to serve as a member of REE's Board of Directors following the transition of the Chair role to Abdessamad. Abdessamad served as Chairman and CEO of Hitachi America, Ltd., where he oversaw the growth objectives of Hitachi's North America business across key sectors including digital, energy, and innovation.