Lotus has appointed John Paul Gregory as Head of Exterior Design at the Lotus Tech Creative Centre in Coventry, UK. The design centre team, led by Ben Payne, will be responsible for the creation of the all-electric new car range, working closely with the design team at the Hethel (UK) HQ, led by Russell Carr.

John Paul previously worked at Aston Martin and Bentley, where he was responsible for the design of much of the current model range. Ben Payne said: ‘John Paul is a world-class talent with a proven track record in creativity, communication and people leadership. His appointment comes at a key time when we are taking our business to the next level.”

“Lotus is a brand that has already begun the transition to a future as a truly global brand. With an iconic history to honour, I look forward to working with Ben Payne and the team to help shape the next chapter of this brand,” said John Paul Gregory.