Phil Popham, currently Land Rover Managing Director, becomes Director, Global Sales and Service Operations, Jaguar Land Rover. Popham, 45, has been working for Jaguar and Land Rover for over 20 years. The executive will be responsible for global sales and aftersales of both brands, supervising the company's national and regional business units and the dealer network worldwide.
John Edwards, who currently serves as Managing Director, Land Rover UK and Central Europe, is appointed Global Brand Director, Land Rover. Edwards, 48, joined Land Rover more than 10 years ago. In his new position, he will be responsible for the brand.
Adrian Hallmark joins the company as Global Brand Director, Jaguar. Hallmark, 48, who will have global responsibility for the Jaguar brand, is coming from Saab Automobile, where he held the Executive Sales Director position. The executive had previously occupied senior management positions at Porsche, Bentley and Volkswagen.
Mike Wright, currently Director, Customer Services, Jaguar Land Rover, is appointed to the new role of Executive Director, Jaguar Land Rover. Wright, 57 will continue to handle the global financial service operations, as well as special vehicle operations for both brands and will take on additional responsibilities, contributing to the development of future corporate strategies.
All four top executives are members of Jaguar Land Rover’s Executive Committee and report directly to Dr. Ralf Speth, Chief Executive Officer, Jaguar Land Rover. The moves, as well as the new structure, will become effective on December 1st.
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