McLaren Racing is happy to announce that Alessandro Alunni Bravi will be part of McLaren Racing as its new Chief Enterprise Affairs Officer, efficient 1 February 2025. Reporting on to CEO Zak Brown, Alessandro will likely be a key member of the McLaren Racing Govt Group, contributing his huge experience to drive the crew’s enterprise operations ahead.
This newly created position underscores McLaren’s dedication to excellence each on and off the monitor. Alessandro will present govt management throughout a broad vary of enterprise areas, together with authorized issues, driver improvement, driver contract administration, and managing relationships with rights holders and governing our bodies. A big a part of his position will likely be overseeing the Driver Growth programme, a accountability transitioning from Stephanie Carlin, who has efficiently elevated the programme over the previous yr. Stephanie will now tackle extra duties inside Formulation 1, persevering with to report back to Group Principal Andrea Stella.
Alessandro brings over 20 years of expertise in motorsport and enterprise management. Most not too long ago, he served as Managing Director of the Sauber Group and Group Consultant for the Stake F1 Group, the place he performed a pivotal position in company decision-making, group improvement, and strategic planning. His distinguished profession additionally consists of management roles at ART Grand Prix, SPARK Racing Expertise, and Trident Racing, showcasing a monitor report of driving success and innovation within the motorsport trade.
In associated information, McLaren Racing confirms that Steve Atkins, Chief Communications Officer, will step down on the finish of February 2025 after two impactful years with the crew. Steve is leaving for private causes, citing a need to give attention to household priorities whereas exploring skilled alternatives nearer to dwelling.
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, commented:
“I’m delighted to welcome Alessandro to McLaren Racing. His intensive experience and motorsport background make him the best selection to steer our authorized and driver improvement features whereas offering invaluable help throughout all skilled driver enterprise administration issues, racing governance actions, and enterprise operations for our numerous sequence. We sit up for seeing his optimistic affect on the McLaren Racing household.
“I additionally need to prolong my gratitude to Steve for his important contributions to McLaren’s success over the past two seasons. His communication management has been exemplary, and we want him all the very best in his future endeavours.”
Alessandro Alunni Bravi, incoming Chief Enterprise Affairs Officer, McLaren Racing, mentioned:
“McLaren is a crew I’ve admired my complete life, and it’s a private milestone to have the chance to work with such a exceptional group of individuals. I’m deeply grateful to Zak and the Board for putting their belief in me, and I’m dedicated to giving my utmost dedication to contribute to McLaren’s ongoing success. Teamwork is on the core of the whole lot, and I’m thrilled to affix an organisation that units the benchmark in Formulation 1 each on and off the monitor. I can’t wait to get began in February.”
Steve Atkins, Chief Communications Officer, McLaren Racing, mentioned:
“After two advantageous years with McLaren, I’ve determined to step down from my position for private causes. The position’s intensive worldwide journey has been enriching but additionally difficult, and I now really feel it’s the proper time to give attention to household priorities whereas looking for a brand new skilled problem nearer to dwelling. I need to thank everybody within the McLaren household for his or her help and camaraderie and sit up for cheering on the crew as they obtain even higher success sooner or later.”
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McLaren Racing extends its heartfelt due to Alessandro and Steve as they embark on their new chapters. The crew is assured that Alessandro’s management will contribute considerably to its continued progress and success, and it needs Steve all the very best in his future endeavours.
