Aston Martin appoints new top boss

Aston Martin has appointed a new boss in the form of Adrian Hallmark, moving across from fellow luxury carmaker Bentley.

Hallmark will take up the post of chief executive officer “no later” than 1 October 2024, with his predecessor, Amedeo Felisa, to remain in the role in the interim.

The 61-year-old, who has more than 25 years of experience in senior positions across the automotive sector, comes over to Aston from Bentley – where he has been chairman and CEO since 2018.

Felisa, who only himself took up the top job in June 2022 following the shock departure of former boss Tobias Moers, will continue to oversee the introduction of Aston Martin’s new products. Over the past two years his focus has been on electrification.

“It has been a great privilege to serve as Aston Martin’s chief executive officer, leading our iconic brand through this exciting era. I am incredibly proud of the progress made over the last two years, which has aligned Aston Martin for a positive future direction. I believe now is the right time to allow the Company to transition to new leadership,” said Felisa.

Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers may have quietly stepped down from the top job amid an internal power struggle, according to a report from Autocar.

Adrian Hallmark.

Citing sources close to the company, the outlet claimed the former head of Mercedes-AMG clashed with executive chairman Lawrence Stroll over the company’s direction.

On the new appointment, Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman of Aston Martin, said: “I’d like to personally pay tribute to Amedeo, recognising not just what he has achieved at Aston Martin but throughout his long and distinguished career at the very top of the ultra-luxury automotive industry.

“I am pleased that Amedeo will remain in post until Adrian joins and will continue to oversee the launch of our upcoming products, with our line-up of new front-engine sports cars a fitting legacy to his time leading the company and its product strategy.

“In Adrian Hallmark, we are attracting one of the highest calibre leaders not just in our segment, but in the entire global automotive industry. Adrian will bring to Aston Martin unrivalled experience in both the ultra-luxury and