JLR appoints new engineering director as Dr Wolfgang Ziebert steps down

Jaguar Land Rover has announced that Dr Wolfgang Ziebart will stand down from the role of Engineering Director with effect from April 2015.

Nick Rogers will succeed Dr Ziebart and assume board-level responsibilities for Jaguar Land Rover’s global engineering operations, reporting directly to chief executive Dr Ralf Speth. Dr Ziebart will continue to work with Jaguar Land Rover, focusing on technology development.

Commenting on the new appointment, Dr Ralf Speth: "Dr Ziebart joined Jaguar Land Rover in July 2013 and has led the engineering team through a period of continued growth as we have expanded our product range. I would like to thank Wolfgang for his stewardship, counsel and advice through this period and I look forward to his on-going involvement with the business.

“Nick has worked for Jaguar Land Rover for more than 30 years and has broad experience across Engineering, Manufacturing and product delivery. His experience, skills, passion and dedication to Jaguar Land Rover will make him a great leader for the Engineering team. I wish him every success in leading the teams that are creating the new Jaguar and Land Rover advanced technologies and vehicles of the future.”