Former BMW Dingolfing plant manager Wolfgang Stadler is joining Tata Motors’ Jaguar Land Rover as director of manufacturing responsible for global operations.

Stadler has held a number of senior positions at BMW Group internationally, including heading the South African unit which includes a factory producing for domestic and export sales.

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Stadler will replace Paul Cope who is retiring at the end of the year after 37 years at Jaguar Land Rover and its former owner Ford.

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