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Is probikekit still owned by THG? It uses ingenuity as a platform but I thought it was sold off? Footer still says the hut group trading as probikekit.
I am trying to return something and it's a painful process! Click on the return form, put in order number, O/N not recognised! FFS. several back and forth later via the messaging system (because no phone number and live chat offline) and still no further.
Anyone with experience reassure me that the other THG businesses work more smoothly?
Just shows the dedication of SD that he has gone into the office on Anzac Day. Those criticising him need to 4ork off!
Intelligent enough to explain his weekend unshaven look in the first sentence. We are lucky to have him as MD.
Not to mention that the $/£ buys a lot more Brazilian Real than it did when financing was needed. So everything purchased or staffed in Brazil should have been cheaper imo.
There has not been enough detail given to shareholders about the cost over runs. The whole thing has a bad smell!
Do you mean Shaun has a hard 'hat' on for telfer?
I just got back from Australia and they have had some serious rains. Sydney had worst rain for four years, lucky for me I was back in the city from gold panning at Oberon.
Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
· Adrian Hallmark, experienced ultra-luxury automotive leader, appointed new Chief Executive Officer
· Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Motors to succeed Amedeo Felisa, who will stand down as Chief Executive Officer of Aston Martin
· Hallmark to commence position no later than 1st October 2024
The Board of Aston Martin today announces the appointment of ultra-luxury automotive leader Adrian Hallmark, who will join Aston Martin as an Executive Director of the Company and its Chief Executive Officer no later than 1 October 2024.
Hallmark, aged 61, will join Aston Martin from his recent position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bentley Motors, a role he has fulfilled since 2018. He brings more than 25 years of highly successful senior automotive experience from the US, Europe, and Asia with companies such as Bentley, Porsche and Volkswagen.
Ensuring a smooth transition in leadership, Amedeo Felisa will remain as Chief Executive Officer until Hallmark takes up post. Felisa will continue to oversee the introduction of Aston Martin's exciting new products, including the launch of its third next generation sports car later this year, completing its class-leading, new front-engine portfolio following the successful launches of DB12 and Vantage.
Commenting on the new appointment, Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman of Aston Martin, said:
"When Amedeo was appointed CEO, I spoke of him leading a new phase of growth and development. Two years on, we have delivered on that promise, as we near completion of our thrilling new product portfolio and move closer to our vision of becoming the world's most desirable, ultra-luxury British performance brand.
"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 breathtaking line-up of new front engine sports cars a fitting legacy to his time leading the Company and its product strategy. We look forward to celebrating Amedeo's contribution to Aston Martin's recent success before wishing him the very best.
"In Adrian Hallmark, we are attracting one of the highest calibre leaders not just in our segment, but in the entire global automotive industry. Complementing our world-class leadership, Adrian will bring to Aston Martin unrivalled experience in both the ultra-luxury and British manufacturing sectors to progress our strategy and continue recent momentum."
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc is expected to appoint Bentley Motors Limited Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Adrian Hallmark as its new CEO, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing two sources with knowledge of the matter.
According to the report, Hallmark is set to join Aston Martin later in the year to succeed the current luxury sports car manufacturer's CEO Amedeo Felisa.
Volkswagen Group's Bentley officially announced on Friday that Hallmark will leave the company "at his own request and by mutual consent," adding that "he is preparing for new tasks outside the Volkswagen Group with immediate effect."
https://www.baha.com/Aston-Martin-allegedly-to-name-Bentleys-Hallmark-as-new-CEO/news/details/61732942?internal=1
Agreed. This is just political posturing.
Just pointing out that relations are in a better place with India, who were happy to congratulate Putin on his re-election, than Japan currently.
Also interesting to note via LB that someone thinks it's worth fighting Queeld for ownership of the 'lost' share certificates.
Forget Japan. Look to India imo.
Russian Ambassador to Japan Nikolai Nozdrev told RIA Novosti on Friday that the country's relations with Japan are at their lowest level and as such, are "unlikely to recover."
Nozdrev blamed the Japanese leadership for such an impactful deterioration in bilateral relations, by claiming that Japan had undertaken "consistent, deliberate and conscious steps" towards undermining relations with Russia. He went on to portray Japan's sanctions against Russia as notably less significant than Tokyo deems them to be.
The ambassador also said there are "concrete attempts to influence public opinion in order to form stable anti-Russian sentiments in the long term," which, along with other issues, brought the relations between the two countries to a "point of no return."
https://www.baha.com/Russia-says-relations-with-Japan-unlikely-to-recover/news/details/61731160?internal=1
I think the LinkedIn post is very telling that he structured the business to protect himself from being ousted way before the IPO. And it is clear he will fight to retain control. Well worth reading a few times imo.
I believe MM's mindset is still that of a private business owner (owning the buildings etc) and has not adapted to being a shareholder and CEO of a PLC. Private companies afford more freedoms than PLC's but clearly he wanted to create his own generational wealth from the IPO. Can't have it both ways!