It was late Could 2020 when Aston Martin introduced ex-AMG head honcho Tobias Moers to take the reins of the Gaydon-based sports activities marque. Lower than two years later, the German government is stepping down efficient instantly however will stay inside the firm till July to help his successor settle in. Former Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa – who left in 2014 after 26 years at Maranello – will exchange him as CEO, joined by Roberto Fedeli as CTO.
Reviews about Tobias Moers’ potential departure have been swirling across the Web because the starting of the 12 months. Autocar mentioned such a transfer on the high of the hierarchy would come as a consequence of common monetary outcomes corroborated with “quite a few departures of senior personnel.” Again in January, Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll denied the rumors: “I do not know the place that comes from. Tobias is doing a fantastic job. He is staying right here. He is the right accomplice for me.”
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This shock transfer comes lower than two weeks after Aston Martin introduced its Racing Inexperienced technique about embracing electrification within the coming years. To that finish, 2024 will see the introduction of a plug-in hybrid mannequin taking the form of the mid-engined Valhalla. Come 2025, the agency’s first purely electrical car will hit the streets. Only a 12 months later, each mannequin within the lineup will supply a hybrid or EV possibility.
By 2030, Aston Martin needs to completely electrify its GTs and SUVs. The final word purpose is to attain carbon neutrality throughout all manufacturing processes and within the provide chain by 2039. It stays to be seen whether or not this timeline will change now that 76-year-old Amedeo Felisa has been appointed as the brand new CEO.
As for Roberto Fedeli, the brand new CTO had the identical function on the Prancing Horse earlier than his departure in 2014. Since then, he is labored for BMW, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati, previous to becoming a member of FAW-Silk final 12 months.
