MARTIN WHITMARSH
Title: |
Chief Operating Officer, McLaren Group Team Principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes |
Date of Birth: |
29/04/1958 |
| Key Achievements | |
|---|---|
| 2009: | Becomes the Team Principal of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes |
2005: |
Becomes Chief Operating Officer for the McLaren Group |
2004: |
Appointed CEO, Formula 1, Team McLaren Mercedes |
1997: |
Promoted to Managing Director at McLaren Racing |
1989: |
Joins McLaren Racing as Head of Operations |
1988: |
Promoted to Manufacturing Director at BAE Systems |
1980: |
Begins career at BAE Systems working on finite element analysis |
1980: |
Graduates with a Mechanical Engineering Degree |
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Martin's position has developed within McLaren almost as much as the company itself, since his arrival from BAE Systems in 1989. His original role was created for him to utilise his management expertise to assist with the growth and diversification of the company. In this role Martin's primary responsibility was for both the race and test teams, in addition to overseeing the company’s engineering and manufacturing functions. As Chief Operating Officer Martin not only oversees Formula 1 operations but is also responsible for the operation of the other McLaren Group companies.
As Team Principal Martin is responsible for the performance of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, ensuring the team remains a competitive force in formula 1 motor racing.
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