iM Media Labs Expands Advisory Board with VectoIQ Managing Partners Mary Chan and Steve Girsky
Automotive and mobility leaders will advise the company on OEM strategy and industry partnerships as it advances a unified media platform for connected vehicles
Snoqualmie, Wash. — July 29, 2026 — iM Media Labs, developer of iM Media Hub, an AI-powered media platform for connected vehicles, today announced that automotive and connected-vehicle leaders Mary Chan and Steve Girsky have joined the company’s advisory board. Both are managing partners at VectoIQ and former senior executives at General Motors, where they helped shape the evolution of the modern connected vehicle.
Their appointments add significant automotive expertise and will support iM Media Labs’ engagement with OEMs as the industry advances software-defined vehicles and increasingly intelligent in-vehicle experiences.
Together, Chan and Girsky bring decades of leadership spanning automotive technology, telecommunications, corporate strategy, investment, capital markets and mobility innovation. They will advise iM Media Labs on OEM strategy, strategic partnerships and the commercialization of iM Media Hub as the company works with automakers to make in-vehicle media easier to discover, navigate and enjoy.
“The automobile is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most important connected computing platforms. Mary and Steve bring exceptional experience in automotive strategy, connected services and software platforms. Their guidance will be invaluable as we work with OEMs to create a more intuitive, personalized media experience for drivers and passengers.”
Jim Cady, founder and CEO of iM Media Labs
iM Media Hub is an embedded, OEM-native platform that brings radio, streaming, podcasts and curated programming together in one seamless experience. Its AI capabilities support personalized recommendations, conversational voice interaction and intelligent content discovery, making it easier for drivers and passengers to find and enjoy relevant content without moving between disconnected apps and interfaces.
For automakers, the platform provides a flexible, brandable foundation for integrating media services, strengthening the digital ownership experience and enabling new connected-service and revenue opportunities.
Chan is a managing partner at VectoIQ and previously served as President of Global Connected Consumer at General Motors, where she led the development of next-generation connected-vehicle products and services. Her earlier leadership roles included senior positions at Dell, Alcatel-Lucent and Lucent Technologies.
Girsky is a managing partner at VectoIQ and has more than 30 years of experience across automotive operations, corporate strategy, capital markets and investment. He previously served as Vice Chairman of General Motors, with responsibilities spanning corporate strategy, product planning, connected services, GM Ventures, research and development, and supply chain. Earlier in his career, he served as president of Centerbridge Industrial Partners and as a managing director at Morgan Stanley, where he led the firm’s automotive and auto-parts research team.
“The connected vehicle is evolving into an AI-defined platform, creating new opportunities to improve how drivers and passengers discover and engage with content on the road. iM Media Labs is bringing fragmented media experiences together in a platform designed specifically for the vehicle. We’re excited to support the company as it strengthens its relationships with automakers and partners and brings that vision to market.”
Mary Chan and Steve Girsky, managing partners, VectoIQ (joint statement)
The appointments come as iM Media Labs expands its engagement with automakers, connectivity providers and media partners.
About iM Media Labs
iM Media Labs is building a unified, vehicle-native media platform that simplifies how people discover and enjoy content in the car. The iM Media Hub brings together radio, streaming, podcasts, news, sports, audiobooks, video and other entertainment from multiple providers, alongside more than 100 curated iM channels, within one consistent, personalized experience.
Designed to integrate with vehicle systems and adapt to each automaker’s brand, interface and business model, the platform gives automakers greater flexibility over the in-vehicle experience while helping content partners expand discovery, distribution and engagement. iM Media Labs is led by an experienced team whose technologies have been deployed in more than 100 million vehicles worldwide.
For more information, visit immedialabs.com.
About VectoIQ
VectoIQ is a mobility-focused advisory firm helping organizations develop and commercialize products and services for the next generation of smart transportation. The firm provides strategic guidance, industry expertise, financial insight and access to a global mobility network, with experience across connected vehicles, autonomous technology, electrification, smart mobility and mobility services.
For more information, visit vectoiq.com.
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