UK: McLaren Automotive Appoints New CEO

McLaren Automotive UK has appointed Mike Flewitt as Chief Executive Officer. Joining McLaren Automotive in May 2012, Mike was previously the Chief Operating Officer. The announcement comes as the company prepares for first deliveries of its most ambitious and technologically advanced product to date, the McLaren P1™. Before joining McLaren, Mike was Vice President, manufacturing, Ford of Europe, and Corporate Officer, Ford Motor Company. Before joining Ford, he held senior manufacturing and operations roles at TWR Group Limited, Auto Nova AB and Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars Limited.

OneShift Editorial Team

04 Jul 2013

Having qualified in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering in 1987, he completed a post-graduate qualification in Management and Project Management at Salford University in 1996. He is also a car enthusiast and keen driver on track and off.

Ron Dennis, Chairman of McLaren Automotive said: “I am very pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Flewitt to Chief Executive Officer. Mike has proven to be an automotive professional of the highest caliber and since joining the company one year ago he has contributed significantly to the delivery of the McLaren Automotive vision. The company has already achieved a great deal, including launching three of the world’s most exciting high performance sports cars, establishing a global dealer network and developing the world class McLaren Production Centre. McLaren Automotive has laid solid foundations for a great future and I am confident that as CEO Mike will play a major role in helping the company to achieve its potential.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mike said: “In the year I have been with McLaren, we have launched the 12C Spider and revealed the McLaren P1™, both outstanding sports cars and testament to the talented and hard-working team I am honoured to be a part of. We have a solid product and business plan in place for the future which I look forward to steering. McLaren is a very exciting place to be right now.”

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