BMW Group UK Press Office update

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BMW Group UK is pleased to share an update on the media contacts for the BMW and MINI brands following several key team changes in recent months.

In August 2022, the team welcomed Christina Burnham-Hepe as General Manager responsible for Product and Internal Communications. Christina joined from BMW Group AG, she brings a wealth of experience to her new position having held numerous roles within the communications department over a 20 plus year career in Munich.

Following five years working within the BMW Group UK Corporate Communications team, Helen Wilson recently stepped up to take on the MINI Media Relations Manager role, bringing with her knowledge and experience across both brands. Helen is supported by Tom Evans who joined the team last year as MINI Press Officer, both of whom can be contacted for MINI media enquiries.

Carolyn Paterson joined BMW UK as Senior Press Officer in February 2023, having previously completed her university placement with the company and subsequently gained six years of communications experience in both Formula 1 and Formula E. Reporting to Chris Overall, Head of BMW Product and Brand PR, Carolyn is the first point of contact for general BMW media enquiries and will take the lead on news/press releases.

Martin Harrison maintains his position as BMW Group Media Relations and Press Fleet Officer, providing support across both BMW and MINI brands. As the lead contact for press fleet and historic models, moving forward he will also collaborate with the media on a wider range of BMW M GmbH topics. Gina Finn continues as Media Events Manager, overseeing all UK and International events for the BMW and MINI brands.

Kimberley Ragousis looks after Corporate Communications for the UK, including sustainability topics and external communications at Plants Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall. Kimberley has worked within the BMW Group for 22 years and has an abundance of experience across the company.

Internal Communications for staff at BMW UK headquarters in Farnborough is managed by James Long.

Overseeing all aspects of BMW Group UK Corporate Communications is Graham Biggs, Corporate Communications Director. Supporting Graham and the wider team is Jo Davis, PA and Cultural Communications Coordinator, who additionally works across the Group’s LSO and Frieze partnerships.

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The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2022, the BMW Group sold nearly 2.4 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2022 was € 23.5 billion on revenues amounting to € 142.6 billion. As of 31 December 2022, the BMW Group had a workforce of 149,475 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.

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For further information please contact:

Tom Evans
MINI Press Officer
Tel: 07815 371 705
Email: Thomas.Evans@mini.co.uk

Carolyn Paterson
BMW Senior Press Officer
Tel: 07815 372 906
Email: Carolyn.Paterson@bmw.co.uk

Martin Harrison
Media Relations Officer
Tel: 07815 377 083
Email: Martin.Harrison@bmw.co.uk

Gina Finn
Media Events Manager
Tel: 07815 372 285
Email : Gina.Finn@bmw.co.uk

Helen Wilson
MINI Media Relations Manager
Tel: 07815 372 480                   
Email: Helen.Wilson@mini.co.uk

Chris Overall
BMW Media Relations Manager
Tel: 07815 370 990
Email: Chris.Overall@bmw.co.uk

Kimberley Ragousis
Corporate Communications Manager
Tel: 07815 374 418
Email: Kimberley.Ragousis@bmwgroup.com

Christina Burnham-Hepe
General Manager, Communications
Tel: 07815 371 206
Email: Christina.Burnham-Hepe@bmw.co.uk

Jo Davis
PA to Corporate Communications Director & Cultural Communications Coordinator
Tel: 07815 378 106
Email: Jo.Davis@bmw.co.uk

Graham Biggs
Corporate Communications Director
Tel: 07815 376 867
Email: Graham.Biggs@bmw.co.uk