Rolls-Royce, the luxury car manufacturer, has announced a significant change in leadership. The current Chief Executive Officer, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, will retire from his position on November 30, 2023. His successor will be Chris Brownridge, who is currently the CEO of BMW in the UK.

Brownridge brings with him almost thirty years of experience at BMW. According to an official press release, he has a strong background in sales and marketing. He joined BMW as a graduate in 1995 and has since held various roles within the company. These include serving as the sales director of BMW UK and the regional director of Mini for the UK and Ireland.