JLR appoints Adrian Mardell as CEO for 3 years

    Mardell takes over as the carmaker moves towards becoming an electric-first business.

    Published On Jul 21, 2023 12:38:00 PM

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    Adrian Mardell has been named the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), having led the company on an interim basis since the departure of his predecessor, Thierry Bollore, late last year. He has signed a three-year contract for the new position, according to the Tata Motors-owned company.

    Mardell was the chief financial officer previously at JLR and has been a part of the board of directors for three years.

    1. Adrian Mardell joined JLR in the 1990s
    2. Richard Molyneux named chief financial officer

    Since being named as Bollore's replacement in November, Mardell has made several high-profile appearances and announcements on behalf of the company, most notably during a strategy update in April where he gave key details of the company's operational and industrial future.

    On being named CEO, Mardell said: “It has been my immense privilege to lead JLR over the last eight months and I am proud to be appointed CEO of this fantastic business, which has shaped me over the last 32 years. We have the right vision and people to deliver our Reimagine strategy, and I am honoured to lead JLR on the journey ahead.”

    Richard Molyneux appointed chief financial officer

    At the same time, Richard Molyneux has been named chief financial officer – a role he's served on an interim basis since December.

    Tata Motors chairman N Chandrasekaran said: “I offer my warmest congratulations to Adrian Mardell and Richard Molyneux on their respective appointments as CEO and CFO. Mardell and Molyneux are an exceptional team with strong automotive and leadership experience.”

    JLR EV plans

    Earlier in April, Mardell confirmed that JLR would not build its own EV battery factory, and subsequently, Tata Motors announced earlier this week that it will set up this facility in the UK – a landmark decision, not just for JLR but for the wider UK car industry too.

    Mardell had also shed light on the electric future of Jaguar, confirming that its second pure-electric car will be a high-powered, four-seat GT arriving in 2025, and he announced that Land Rover's Halewood plant will build electric successors to the Range Rover and Discovery Sport from 2025.

    Also see:

    Tata Group confirms EV battery factory in the UK

    Jaguar Cars

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