To strengthen its senior leadership team at a point of exponential growth, Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) – the producer of the road-legal, single-seater Mono supercar – has appointed Mike Flewitt as chairman of the board.
Flewitt brings to his newly appointed position more than 40 years of experience within the automotive innovation, manufacturing and strategic management sectors. He joins BAC at a time of growth, as the company aims to execute a rapid scale-up plan. During 2023, the vehicle manufacturer will launch several new models in addition to expanding into new international markets. BAC’s latest vehicles will feature a host of newly developed technology and will sit alongside the OEM’s current Mono line-up.
From 2013 to 2021, Flewitt led McLaren Automotive Limited after moving on from another previous role as vice president of manufacturing at Ford of Europe. As CEO of McLaren Automotive, he was responsible for launching an entire range of cars in addition to facilitating the rapid growth of the supercar manufacturer.
“I have long admired what Neill and Ian Briggs have achieved with BAC, and their unflinching determination to engineer one of the finest driving machines on the planet,” commented Flewitt. “The single-seater Mono and Mono R supercars are extraordinary accomplishments that could only have been created by continuously pushing the boundaries of automotive technology.
“With BAC’s recent successful expansion across Europe, North America and Asia, the brand is rapidly expanding as a bona fide global player. Having been privileged to see BAC’s future growth plans and details of the new model line-up, I am honored and excited in equal measure to accept Neill and Ian’s offer to join as chairman and become part of the BAC story. And given that I started my automotive career on a production line down the road in Halewood, it feels very good to be coming home to Liverpool.”
“We are elated that an industry leader of Mike’s incredible caliber has joined BAC as chairman,” explained Ian Briggs, co-founder and design director, BAC. “His appointment marks a pivotal moment in BAC’s history. Mike’s results-proven expertise and seasoned counsel will prove invaluable as we embark on the next stage of our strategic scale-up.”
Neill Briggs, co-founder and director of product development, added, “Mike brings the core strategic and operational competencies that are required, working with the board to deliver next-level financial successes and further international award-winning recognition. Equally important to everyone at BAC and our customers is the fact that Mike is a life-long car enthusiast and a passionate driver who understands the vast difference between ‘transportation’ and the sport of driving – and that is precisely what BAC stands for.”
