JLR sacks design boss Gerry McGovern

Summary: JLR has dismissed design chief Gerry McGovern, effective immediately. Sources suggest he was escorted from the office, though reasons remain unclear. This shake-up follows the recent appointment of CEO PB Balaji, hinting at tighter oversight from parent company Tata Motors. McGovern, a key player at JLR for 21 years known for his work on the Defender and Jaguar’s electric transition, had received the Autocar Sturmey Award for innovation.

Brands mentioned: JLR, Tata Motors, Jaguar, Land Rover, MG, Ford