Bentley's Adrian Hallmark to join Aston Martin as Executive Director and CEO

Former Bentley Motors chairman and CEO Adrian Hallmark at his own request and by mutual consent has left the company. The company in its statement said the Hallmark is preparing for new tasks outside the Volkswagen Group with immediate effect.

In fact, Hallmark will be joining Aston Martin as an Executive Director of the Company and its Chief Executive Officer no later than 1 October 2024.

In February 2018 Adrian Hallmark took on the role of chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors in a challenging business situation. During his time as CEO, leading new luxury models were launched and the strategic aim was formed of making Bentley the most sustainable brand of luxury vehicles by 2030. Before taking over the position of CEO, between 1999 and 2005 Hallmark was board member for sales and marketing at Bentley.

For 25 years he has worked at the board level for international automotive companies in the United Kingdom, the USA and Asia. Hallmark’s successor in the role at will be announced in due course said the company.