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Aston Martin Lagonda Global Hld PLC
08 July 2021
8 July 2021
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc
Directorate and Company Secretary Changes
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (the "Company")
announces the following changes to the Board and its Committees to
support the Company in its future ambitions.
Amedeo Felisa, Natalie Massenet DBE and Marigay McKee are
appointed to the Board as independent non-executive directors.
Stephan Unger's role at the Daimler Group has changed and he is
stepping down from the Board. Franz Reiner is being appointed in
his place as the representative non-executive director of
Mercedes-Benz AG. Each appointment is effective from 8 July
2021.
The following changes will be made to Board Committees:
-- Amedeo Felisa will join the Audit and Risk Committee
-- Natalie Massenet DBE will join the Remuneration Committee
-- Franz Reiner will join the Nomination Committee and become an
observer on the Remuneration and Audit and Risk Committees.
Following these appointments, the Board and its committees will
be compliant with the UK Corporate Governance Code and female
representation on the Board will be just under 30%. Under our Board
Diversity Policy, the Board seeks to maintain a balance so that, as
a minimum, one third of the Board not subject to significant
shareholder appointments are women, with these appointments today
that percentage is 38%.
Executive Chairman, Lawrence Stroll said:
"I said in the Annual Report and at our AGM, having refreshed
the Board earlier in the year, we were focused on diversity as a
priority. I am very pleased to be announcing these appointments
today. Amedeo, Natalie, Marigay and Franz are strong additions to
the Board and their extensive expertise and experience of
automotive and luxury will be of great value to us. This is a very
important time for the Company as we execute our plans to transform
Aston Martin into one of the pre-eminent luxury car brands in the
world, delivering value for our customers, employees, partners and
shareholders alike. I would also like to thank Stephan for his
contribution to the Board and wish him well in his new role at
Daimler Group."
The Company confirms that there is no further information to be
disclosed pursuant to paragraph LR 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of
the Financial Conduct Authority with regard to any of these
appointments.
The Company further announces that with effect from 30 June 2021
Rachael Hambrook has been appointed Interim Company Secretary
following the departure of the previous Company Secretary.
Biographies:
Amedeo Felisa currently serves as Chairman of Atop S.p.A. where
he served as Executive Chairman between April 2017 and September
2019 when the company was sold to IMA Group (Amedeo currently also
acts as Senior Adviser to the Chairman of IMA Group). Amedeo was
the CEO of Ferrari S.p.A. from 2008 until June 2016 and prior to
this from 2006 until 2008 he served as General Manager and Deputy
General Manager of Ferrari. From 1996 until 2004 he was the General
Manager of the Ferrari GT department, coordinating the product
development, powertrains and vehicle departments of both Ferrari
and Maserati with respect to the market positioning of the two
brands.
In the 1990s, as a technical Senior Vice President of Ferrari,
Amedeo oversaw the planning, coordination and management of the
entire technical department, including defining new business model
plans, supervising the development of both innovation and products
and managing the product development teams, including ensuring
employee growth. Prior to joining Ferrari, he was a product
development team leader at Alfa Romeo S.p.A. Amedeo holds a degree
in mechanical engineering from the Milan Polytechnic
University.
Natalie Massenet is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Imaginary
Ventures, a capital firm focusing on innovations at the
intersection of retail and technology. Imaginary Ventures invests
in best-in-class brands, platforms and entrepreneurs that are
actively changing how a new generation of consumers live, eat and
shop. Natalie revolutionised luxury retail when she founded
NET-A-PORTER in 1999 and subsequently, The Outnet and Mr Porter
growing the group of brands into one of the world's most
influential fashion businesses operating across retail, media and
publishing platforms and in the process shaping an extraordinary
experience for the global luxury fashion consumer.
Natalie began her career as a journalist and fashion editor,
working at WWD (Women's Wear Daily) and Tatler before setting up
Net-A-Porter. In 2016 she was made Dame Commander of the British
Empire in recognition of her contributions to the UK fashion and
retail industry. Natalie was also named as one of the 100 most
influential people by TIME magazine.
Marigay McKee is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Fernbrook
Capital Management LLC. Fernbrook invests globally in revenue-stage
digitally-native brands and enterprise services, tools and software
that power the consumer industry. Fernbrook is a female-led venture
firm, with a diverse and inclusive group of portfolio company
founders and management teams.
Marigay launched her career at Estée Lauder in Europe,
subsequently joining Harrods as head of its beauty department. In
her 14 years at Harrods, she spent the last six as Chief Merchant
Officer. She developed and executed a strategic vision to make
Harrods the gold standard for the exclusive launch of luxury and
premium brands. Marigay was responsible for spotting the emerging
brands, concepts, trends, and services that could challenge larger,
more well-established brands. In 2013, Marigay was recruited to
become the President of Saks Fifth Avenue. Through initiating a new
branding, marketing and packaging strategy, and rebuilding Saks'
luxury launch platform for new and emerging and international
brands entering the US market significant growth was delivered.
In 2015, Marigay formed a consultancy firm (MM Luxe Consulting)
to deliver strategic retail advisory services for clients,
including Related, Blackstone, Edens, and Value Retail. Marigay is
currently also on the advisory council of EShopWorld, and the
boards of both The Webster and The Shed.
Franz Reiner has been the CEO of Daimler Mobility AG since June
1, 2019. The company finances and leases every second vehicle
delivered by Daimler. Under his management, Daimler Mobility has
established itself viable for the future with its three core
activities financial services, fleet management, and digital
mobility solutions. As CEO of Daimler Mobility, Franz is leading
the company into a future of flexible and sustainable mobility
concepts as well as innovative and digital financing solutions of
tomorrow.
Since joining the company in 1992, the industrial engineer has
held various positions, including Head of Sales & Marketing and
Member of the Management Board for the private and corporate
customer business of Mercedes-Benz Bank. In 2009, Franz was
appointed to the Management Board of Daimler Mobility - initially
responsible for the North and South America region, and from 2011
for the region Europe.
The membership of the Board and Board Committees following these
appointments will be as follows:
Board Audit & Risk Remuneration Committee Nomination Committee
Committee
Lawrence Stroll Anne Stevens (Chair) Lawrence Stroll
(Chair) Robin Freestone Robin Freestone (Chair)
Tobias Moers (Chair) Natalie Massenet Robin Freestone
Ken Gregor Amedeo Felisa Antony Sheriff Franz Reiner
Michael de Picciotto Antony Sheriff Lawrence Stroll Antony Sheriff
Amedeo Felisa Anne Stevens (observer) Anne Stevens
Robin Freestone Michael de Picciotto Franz Reiner (observer)
Natalie Massenet (observer)
Marigay McKee Franz Reiner
Franz Reiner (observer)
Antony Sheriff
Anne Stevens
Enquiries:
Investors and Analysts
Charlotte Cowley, +44 (0)7771 976764
Director of Investor Relations charlotte.cowley@astonmartin.com
Brandon Henderson +44 (0)7585 326704
Senior Manager, Investor brandon.henderson@astonmartin.com
Relations
Media
Kevin Watters, +44 (0)7764 386683
Director of Communications kevin.watters@astonmartin.com
Grace Barnie, +44 (0)7880 903490
Corporate Communications grace.barnie@astonmartin.com
Manager
Tulchan Communications
Harry Cameron and Simon
Pilkington +44 (0)20 73534200
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