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Boullier appointed Racing Director at McLaren

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29/01/2014

McLaren has announced the appointment of former Lotus team boss Eric Boullier as its Racing Director, effective Monday February 3rd.

"Eric is one of the most capable trackside leaders in Formula 1," said the team in a statement. "He has played the central role in Lotus F1 Team's recent successes, and brings with him extensive single-seater motorsport experience, having worked in senior positions in World Series by Nissan and A1 Grand Prix before moving up to Formula 1.

"Working with Jonathan Neale (Chief Operating Officer) and his senior management colleagues within McLaren Racing, Eric will ultimately report to the Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, an all-new position, whose yet-to-be-appointed occupant will in turn report directly to Ron Dennis (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Group). Until such time as a Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing has been appointed, Jonathan Neale will be acting in that role.

"First of all, I regard this appointment as an honour, a privilege and a wonderful opportunity," said Boullier. "The McLaren Racing workforce and the facilities at the McLaren Technology Centre are world-class, and I'm hugely excited about the prospect of joining such an outstanding team.

"I'm both eager and determined to play an active part, working alongside McLaren Racing's other senior managers and directors, within a new operational structure, to bring about the changes that will deliver success.

"Last, I want to take this opportunity to assure the McLaren Racing workforce that I'm utterly determined to match their famous passion and commitment to win."

"Eric's appointment is an integral part of a senior management restructure within McLaren Racing," added Ron Dennis. "I've already personally conveyed to the entire workforce of the McLaren Group, which includes McLaren Racing, the values, principles and mindset that I intend us all to adopt, going forward. My intention is that from now on everyone at McLaren Racing will understand their responsibilities and accountabilities, focusing on their specific areas of expertise, in keeping with those values, principles and mindset.

"In due course we'll announce the identity of McLaren Racing's new Chief Executive Officer, who'll report to me, and to whom Eric will report.

"I'm firmly of the belief that, once McLaren Racing's restructured senior management team has been assembled, together we'll begin the march back to full competitiveness, quickly and professionally, harnessing the fantastic depth of talent that exists within our organisation."

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1. Posted by Sennapod, 29/01/2014 22:41

"Ross Brawn for CEO? it fits perfectly assuming Jonathan Neale can hold the fort for a few months until Ross's sabbatical is over"

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2. Posted by ape, 29/01/2014 17:26

"funny all those , directors , senior managers and CEO's .."

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3. Posted by GoodPublicity, 29/01/2014 14:19

"Presumably Eric Boullier will be kept well away from McLaren's fundraising dept after the Quantum fiasco."

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4. Posted by yagijd, 29/01/2014 12:05

"That's a Oui"

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