Group Lotus plc has appointed 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 October 31, 2014. The appointment of Russell Carr as Head of Design is effective from November 1, 2014.
In a press release, 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.”
He also thanked Donato for his contribution to Lotus over the last five years and wished 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,” he added.
Russell Car said that 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,” he said.
Donato Coco said that his five years at Lotus have been one of the strongest experiences in his career so far. “I will look back with great fondness and affection for this iconic company,” he said.
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