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THE YEAR ’ S EV EXECUTIVE SHIFTS DRIVING ELECTRIFICATION Set to influence further electrification , we bring you the most recent executive moves from the EV sector with consideration for key events in 2023

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BEN PAYNE
JOB FROM : CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER - LOTUS JOB TO : VICE PRESIDENT OF DESIGN - LOTUS
The newly appointed Vice President of Design at Lotus Ben Payne takes on the position from its previous holder Peter Horbury who passed away in June 2023 . Having worked closely with Horbury , Payne feels a great sense of privilege to be taking his mantle . Payne most recently worked on the team that designed the much-anticipated Lotus Eletre , which was the first all-electric to make it to the delivery stage and one of a trio of EVs that will electrify the company ’ s automotive lineup .
Payne has only worked with Lotus since February 2022 , but previously worked under its parent organisation GEELY as its Managing Director and Head of its Studio for automotive design . BEN PAYNE VICE PRESIDENT OF DESIGN LOTUS
VINCENZO REGAZZONI
JOB FROM : EXECUTIVE MANUFACTURING ADVISOR -
REGAZZONI & PARTNERS CONSULTING JOB TO : CHIEF INDUSTRIAL OFFICER - ASTON MARTIN
Earlier this year , Aston Martin snapped up the previous Chief Manufacturing Officer of Ferrari . Vincenzo Regazzoni left the organisation in 2022 to become a consultant in the manufacturing field , but has recently returned to an automotive brand .
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