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David George to be new BMW Group UK and Ireland CEO
23.10.2023 Press Release
BMW Group has announced that David George will take up the post of CEO at BMW Group UK and Ireland in January 2024*. He replaces Chris Brownridge, who will become CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on 1 December.
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Graham Biggs
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BMW Group has announced that David George will take up the post of
CEO at BMW Group UK and Ireland in January 2024*. He replaces Chris
Brownridge, who will become CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on 1 December.
David has wide experience across the premium automotive industry
and joined BMW Group in 2018 as Director of MINI UK and Ireland. He
saw great success in the MINI role, building a strong relationship
with the retail network and he was subsequently appointed CEO of BMW
Group Canada in 2021.
‘I am thrilled to be returning to the UK and Ireland to take up
what is undoubtedly one of the best jobs in the business,’ he said.
‘These are fascinating and dynamic times in our industry, and I am
very much looking forward to taking on this challenge and working
closely with the UK and Ireland teams again and also with the
outstanding retailer network, as we evolve our business for the future.’
David will return to the UK with his wife and three sons.
*subject to FCA approval
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