Palmer joins Aston Martin
Aston Martin's workforce has welcomed the company's new CEO as production paused for the arrival of Andy Palmer on his first day on the job.
Dr Palmer, a British-born chartered engineer, chartered manager and businessman with 35 years of automotive industry experience, started his tenure by introducing himself to assembled staff of the Gaydon, Warwickshire headquarters and production facility.
As the new chief executive officer of Aston Martin Lagonda, Palmer, 51, assumes operational responsibility for all aspects of the Aston Martin business. He will lead the company in its next phase of technology and product creation, succeeding Dr Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin's CEO for the past 14 years.
Palmer started his professional career in 1979 aged 16, as an apprentice at Automotive Products (UK). After six years with Austin Rover, he joined Nissan in 1991 and went on to a 24-year career culminating as chief planning officer.
