General Motors Co.’s (NYSE:GM) troubled autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Cruise, has appointed former Ford Motor Co. executive Steve Kenner as its new Chief Safety Officer in a bid to reinforce its commitment to safety and accountability. What Happened: Cruise announced the appointment of Kenner in a LinkedIn post, stating, “Several months ago, we committed to building a better Cruise with enhanced focus on safety, transparency, and accountability. This included conducting a search to hire a new Chief Safety Officer and today we’re pleased to announce we have appointed Steve Kenner to this role….