SAIC Motor has announced the appointment of Jacky Xu as Managing Director for its Middle East operations, effective 1 February, as Tom Lee transitions into retirement following a distinguished tenure leading the brand’s operations across the region. The appointment marks a new chapter for the company as it builds on the strong foundations established under […]

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The BMW Group today announced senior management changes in its Sales and Finance Divisions: Jean-Philippe Parain, currently Head of the Sales Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa for the BMW Group, will assume responsibility for the MINI brand as of October 1, 2025. Parain brings a wealth of international experience to the role […]

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Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced that Drew Ferguson will join Hyundai Motor Group’s Washington, D.C. office as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, effective from May 1st, 2025. Ferguson will lead the Group’s U.S. government affairs strategy and operations at the federal and state levels, following nearly a decade of distinguished service in […]

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UTAC, a global leader in automotive testing and proving grounds, has appointed Kirsty Andrew as Vice President of its operations in the UK. With one hundred years of history, UTAC has become a cornerstone of the automotive industry, delivering a wide range of services from vehicle development to certification and safety testing, with a portfolio […]

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Hyundai Motor Company has appointed Randy Parker as the chief executive officer of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Parker will lead all Hyundai operations and functions in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and Genesis in the U.S. and Canada, along with overseeing Hyundai’s manufacturing facilities in Alabama and Georgia. Parker […]

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Luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive announced today Matthew Boguradzki’s appointment as Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA). With a wealth of international sales experience, including Head of Sales – Americas at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and a series of senior sales leadership roles at BMW, Matthew Boguradzki’s expertise and leadership will […]

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British cycling legend and the all-time Tour de France stage wins record holder Sir Mark Cavendish has taken delivery of a new Aston Martin DBX707, marking the start of his role as the luxury automaker’s first-ever Global High-Performance Ambassador. Embodying Aston Martin’s intensity on the road and track, Sir Mark’s appointment continues to champion a […]

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Hedley Studios, formerly The Little Car Company, has appointed Ben Street as the brand’s Managing Director and a board member. With extensive experience at various automotive and luxury brands, Ben Street is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of driving business performance and building successful teams.  Following Hedley Studios’ recent rebrand, the creators […]

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The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust has announced the completion of its new board.  Drawn from senior leadership roles in JLR and the wider automotive and classic car industries, the board members are responsible for safeguarding the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust in the continuation of its core mission to preserve its collection of historic vehicles, artefacts […]

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Volkswagen Middle East has announced that Virginie Ludmer has been appointed the new Marketing Director as of August 5, 2024. Virginie brings with her nearly a decade of experience with Volkswagen Group Canada, where she held several key roles. Virginie’s career with Volkswagen Canada began as a Brand Marketing Specialist, where she contributed to the […]

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