BOB MANSFIELD

Chosen because: Though the tech giant has attempted to keep its automotive plans -- nicknamed Project Titan -- under wraps, Apple's foray into autonomous vehicle technology has been no secret. In July, The Wall Street Journal reported that longtime Apple engineer, executive and adviser Bob Mansfield had been tapped to take over the project from Steve Zadesky. Since Mansfield took over, there have been reports of layoffs in the department and a pivot from designing and manufacturing an entire vehicle to producing autonomous vehicle software. Before joining Project Titan, Mansfield helped bring other Apple products, including the iPad and Apple Watch, to market.