John Russell, the CEO of British motorcycle brand Norton Motorcycles, has welcomed the appointment of Sir Ralf Speth to the Board of Directors of TVS Motor Company. Sir Ralf joined the Board of Directors on March 24, 2021 and will take over as Chairman of TVS Motor Company in January 2023. Prior to joining TVS, he was CEO of Jaguar Land Rover for over 11 years, marking the most glorious period in the history of the British marquee, making it one of the most respected luxury brands in the world. He was knighted by the Queen in 2018 for his contributions to British industry.
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New CEO John Russell was appointed after India's TVS Motor Company acquired Norton Motorcycles in 2020
"We are truly delighted to welcome Sir Ralf to the TVS Motor Company family. We know that Sir Ralf is a tremendous leader and his accomplishments in the automotive industry speak volumes. This excellent appointment comes at a time when the Norton Motorcycles business is on a very positive trajectory but still with much work to do. We will soon be settled in our state-of-the-art new manufacturing base and the guidance of Sir Ralf will be important for us as a growing British business that has a strong legacy," said John Russell, Norton CEO.
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New Norton Motorcycles headquarters will also house the state-of-the-art production facility
In April 2020, TVS Motor Company acquired Norton Motorcycles, and the British motorcycle brand has since seen several positive developments, including moving to a new manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters in Solihul. The new facility is described as the most advanced and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Norton's 123-year-old history. The Solihul facility will have production, engineering, design, marketing and sales divisions of Norton Motorcycles.
