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Group Lotus plc is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Popham as
Senior Vice-President – Commercial Operations for Group Lotus and CEO – Lotus
Sports Cars, effective from 01 October 2018. Phil will report to Group Lotus plc
CEO, Mr Feng Qingfeng.
Phil joins Lotus from Sunseeker International where he held the role of CEO
for four years.
Prior to Sunseeker, he was part of the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) executive team
for 9 years with global responsibility for commercial operations.
The arrival of Phil Popham is the latest in a series of high level appointments
at Lotus, from both the global automotive industry and from within Lotus. A new
business and operating structure has been put in place and the Lotus business is
now set for the next stage of its future growth and global expansion.
Mr Feng Qingfeng welcomes Phil to Lotus, “I am delighted that Phil has joined
Lotus at this important time in our 70 year history. We are growing the Lotus
business not only at our Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk but also worldwide so
the foundations are laid to become a globally competitive brand and a well
recognised leader in the sports car market.”
Phil Popham said, “I have spent my career working with, and have a passion for
famous British luxury, high tech and pioneering brands and Lotus, with its
amazing history, definitely fits into that category. I am looking forward to
being part of the team that will drive the substantial future growth of the
Lotus business.”
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