BMW-owned luxury car brand Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced two changes to its senior leadership team.

Hans Wolf will retire from his role of Director of Manufacturing, concluding a 46-year career with BMW Group. Mr Wolf will be succeeded Gunther Böhner, who will lead the marque’s extension plans and new manufacturing capabilities from 1 January 2024

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Director of Engineering, Dr Mihiar Ayoubi, has been promoted to a Senior Vice President role within BMW Group after six years at the Home of Rolls-Royce. Dr Ayoubi will be succeeded by Dr Bernhead Dressler, who previously led the Ghost project team.

Chris Brownridge, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars said: “In their respective time at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, both Hans and Mihiar have had a substantial impact on our business”

“Both Hans and Mihiar will be greatly missed by all at Goodwood and the global Rolls-Royce team, but I know that their carefully chosen successors will bring their own immense wealth of expertise to these crucial and prestigious senior leadership roles, as the marque embarks on the next chapter of its storied history.”

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