Zapp EV Appoints David McIntyre as Chief Operating Officer to Accelerate Global Expansion Strategy
Zapp Electric Vehicles Group (Nasdaq: ZAPP) has appointed David McIntyre as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a newly created role, effective immediately. McIntyre, previously Zapp's Chief Commercial Officer, brings extensive experience in scaling operations for luxury and performance automotive brands. As COO, he will manage supply chain logistics, oversee contract manufacturing and in-house assembly, and lead Zapp's global commercial strategy.
With three decades of experience in the international luxury automotive industry, McIntyre has contributed to successful expansions and increased unit sales at companies like McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Bentley, Porsche, and Lotus. His appointment aims to streamline operations and accelerate Zapp's commercial success as the company plans to expand rapidly across multiple markets, introducing the i300 electric vehicle to an increasing number of countries worldwide.
Il Gruppo Zapp Electric Vehicles (Nasdaq: ZAPP) ha nominato David McIntyre come Chief Operating Officer (COO) in un ruolo creato di recente, con effetto immediato. McIntyre, precedentemente Chief Commercial Officer di Zapp, porta con sé un'ampia esperienza nella scalabilità delle operazioni per marchi automobilistici di lusso e ad alte prestazioni. In qualità di COO, gestirà la logistica della catena di approvvigionamento, supervisionerà la produzione su contratto e l'assemblaggio interno, e guiderà la strategia commerciale globale di Zapp.
Con tre decenni di esperienza nell'industria automobilistica di lusso internazionale, McIntyre ha contribuito a espansioni di successo e a un aumento delle vendite unità in aziende come McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Bentley, Porsche e Lotus. La sua nomina mira a semplificare le operazioni e ad accelerare il successo commerciale di Zapp mentre l'azienda prevede di espandersi rapidamente in più mercati, introducendo il veicolo elettrico i300 in un numero crescente di paesi in tutto il mondo.
El Grupo Zapp Electric Vehicles (Nasdaq: ZAPP) ha nombrado a David McIntyre como Director de Operaciones (COO) en un nuevo puesto creado, con efecto inmediato. McIntyre, anteriormente Director Comercial de Zapp, aporta una amplia experiencia en la escalabilidad de operaciones para marcas de automóviles de lujo y de alto rendimiento. Como COO, gestionará la logística de la cadena de suministro, supervisará la fabricación por contrato y el ensamblaje interno, y dirigirá la estrategia comercial global de Zapp.
Con tres décadas de experiencia en la industria automotriz de lujo internacional, McIntyre ha contribuido a expansiones exitosas y al aumento de las ventas unitarias en empresas como McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Bentley, Porsche y Lotus. Su nombramiento tiene como objetivo simplificar las operaciones y acelerar el éxito comercial de Zapp, mientras la empresa planea expandirse rápidamente a múltiples mercados, introduciendo el vehículo eléctrico i300 en un número creciente de países en todo el mundo.
자프 전기차 그룹(Nasdaq: ZAPP)이 데이비드 맥인타이어를 최고 운영 책임자(COO)로 임명했습니다. 이 새로운 직책은 즉시 발효됩니다. 이전에 자프의 최고 상업 책임자였던 맥인타이어는 고급 및 성능 자동차 브랜드의 운영 규모 확대에 관한 광범위한 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. COO로서 그는 공급망 물류를 관리하고, 계약 제조 및 내부 조립을 감독하며, 자프의 글로벌 상업 전략을 이끌 것입니다.
30년 동안 국제 고급 자동차 산업에서 활동한 맥인타이어는 맥라렌, 재규어 랜드로버, 애스턴 마틴, 벤틀리, 포르쉐, 로터스 등과 같은 기업에서의 성공적인 확장과 판매량 증가에 기여했습니다. 그의 임명은 운영을 간소화하고 자프의 상업적 성공을 가속화하는 것을 목표로 하며, 이 회사는 여러 시장에서 빠르게 확장할 계획이며, i300 전기차를 세계 여러 나라에 점점 더 많이 소개할 것입니다.
Le Groupe Zapp Electric Vehicles (Nasdaq: ZAPP) a nommé David McIntyre au poste de directeur des opérations (COO) dans un nouveau rôle créé, avec effet immédiat. McIntyre, anciennement directeur commercial de Zapp, apporte une vaste expérience dans l'échelle des opérations pour les marques automobiles de luxe et de performance. En tant que COO, il gérera la logistique de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, supervisera la fabrication sous contrat et l'assemblage interne, et dirigera la stratégie commerciale mondiale de Zapp.
Avec trois décennies d'expérience dans l'industrie automobile de luxe internationale, McIntyre a contribué à des expansions réussies et à l'augmentation des ventes unitaires dans des entreprises comme McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Bentley, Porsche et Lotus. Sa nomination vise à rationaliser les opérations et à accélérer le succès commercial de Zapp alors que l'entreprise prévoit de s'étendre rapidement sur plusieurs marchés, en présentant le véhicule électrique i300 à un nombre croissant de pays dans le monde entier.
Die Zapp Electric Vehicles Group (Nasdaq: ZAPP) hat David McIntyre zum Chief Operating Officer (COO) in einer neu geschaffenen Position ernannt, die sofort wirksam wird. McIntyre, zuvor Chief Commercial Officer von Zapp, bringt umfassende Erfahrung in der Skalierung von Operationen für Luxus- und Performance-Automarken mit. Als COO wird er die Logistik der Lieferkette verwalten, die Vertragsproduktion und die interne Montage überwachen sowie die globale Handelsstrategie von Zapp leiten.
Mit drei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung in der internationalen Luxusautomobilindustrie hat McIntyre zu erfolgreichen Expansionen und einem Anstieg der Stückzahlen in Unternehmen wie McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Bentley, Porsche und Lotus beigetragen. Seine Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die Abläufe zu optimieren und den kommerziellen Erfolg von Zapp zu beschleunigen, während das Unternehmen plant, sich schnell auf mehreren Märkten auszudehnen und das Elektrofahrzeug i300 in einer wachsenden Anzahl von Ländern weltweit einzuführen.
- Appointment of experienced COO with luxury automotive background
- Focus on scaling operations and expanding to new markets
- Streamlining of supply chain logistics and manufacturing processes
- Potential for accelerated commercial success and global expansion
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Newly created role will leverage extensive background with luxury and performance automotive brands as Zapp prepares to scale operations
LONDON, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited (Nasdaq: ZAPP) (“Zapp EV” or the “Company”), owner of “Zapp”, the British electric vehicle brand on a mission to revolutionise personal urban mobility, today announced the appointment of David McIntyre as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) effective immediately. David, who previously served as Zapp’s Chief Commercial Officer, brings to this newly created role an extensive background in scaling operations for luxury and performance automotive brands as Zapp prepares to expand operations to additional countries in Europe and Asia.
As COO, David will be responsible for managing supply chain logistics, overseeing contract manufacturing and in-house assembly, as well as related production engineering efforts. David also will continue to lead Zapp’s global commercial strategy, including network development, sales management and comprehensive after-sales service.
In his three decades of experience in the international luxury automotive industry, David has been instrumental in driving growth and operational efficiencies at McLaren, Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Bentley, Porsche and Lotus. His tenure at these companies contributed to successful expansions into new markets and increased unit sales in key markets across Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Swin Chatsuwan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zapp EV, said: “David has demonstrated an exceptional ability to execute complex commercial strategies and deliver substantial sales growth. His leadership will streamline operations and accelerate our path to commercial success as Zapp plans to scale the business rapidly across multiple markets.”
David McIntyre added: “It is a privilege to step into this role at such a transformative juncture for Zapp. My priority is the successful execution of our strategy to expand operations as Zapp introduces the i300 to an increasing set of countries around the world. We seek to set new standards in urban mobility, and I am excited to drive the business forward and deliver exceptional value for our customers and shareholders.”
About Zapp EV
Zapp EV (Nasdaq: ZAPP) and its operating subsidiaries are run by a team of experts from the mobility industry, on a mission to redefine the electric two-wheeler segment. Zapp's debut product, the i300, is an urban electric high-performance two-wheeler capable of traditional motorcycle levels of performance in a step-through format, combining ease of use with exhilaration and fun. The i300 is the first in a suite of high-performance electric two-wheelers that Zapp plans to bring to market. Zapp will offer a high-quality direct-to-customer experience known as DSDTC (drop-ship-direct-to-customer). Customers ordering the i300 online will have their bikes conveniently delivered to their home by authorised “Zappers,” who will provide at-home inspection, service and support throughout the vehicle ownership lifecycle. Zapp is a registered trademark of Zapp Electric Vehicles Limited in the United Kingdom and other countries. For more information, visit www.zappev.com.
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Readers should review and carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Zapp EV's annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-41693), which is incorporated herein by reference, and other documents the Company files with or furnishes to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. These filings identify and address important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements herein. The forward-looking statements herein represent the Company’s views as of the date of this document. Subsequent events and developments may cause these views to change. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements herein, all of which are qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements. Except as required by applicable law, Zapp assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise the forward-looking statements herein, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Zapp does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations. The inclusion of any statement in this document does not constitute an admission by Zapp or any other person that the events or circumstances described in any such statements are material.
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