Mark H Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Group Lotus plc announces the appointment of Russell Carr as Head of Design for Lotus. Russell joined Lotus in 1990 and in that time has worked on many of the designs produced by Lotus. Russell replaces Donato Coco who leaves Lotus on the 31st of October 2014. Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus plc said, “I would like to welcome Russell to the role. Russell has a proven track-record of producing distinctive and compelling designs for Lotus over the years and is perfectly positioned to lead the Lotus design team in the future.” Jean-Marc Gales continues, “I would also like to thank Donato for his contribution to Lotus over the last five years and wish him well in his future ventures. Donato leaves a legacy of a strong, motivated and talented team within Lotus Design which under the new leadership of Russell will continue to design innovative, authentic and iconic Lotus products.” Russell Car said, “It is an honour to take on the role of Head of Design for Lotus. Design is extremely important to Lotus as it conveys the pure, competitive and unconventional values of Lotus.” Donato Coco said, "My five years at Lotus have been one of the strongest experiences in my career so far and I will look back with great fondness and affection for this iconic company.” The appointment of Russell Carr as Head of Design is effective from the 1st of November 2014. This post has been promoted to an article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanB Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 A good appointment I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_h Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yeah a nice bloke who 'gets' lotus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundaydriver Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 More good news, Mr Gales chalks up another positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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