Torsten Müller-Ötvös Retires As CEO Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that Torsten Müller-Ötvös is to retire as its Chief Executive Officer on November 30, 2023. He will be succeeded by Chris Brownridge, currently Chief Executive Officer of BMW UK.

Torsten joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2010, making him the company’s longest-serving Chief Executive since Claude Johnson. Under Torsten’s leadership, Rolls-Royce has been transformed and that translated into great commercial success as well. Annual sales have surged from around 1,000 motor cars in 2009 to over 6,000 in 2022.

During Torsten’s tenure, the marque has produced some of its most historic one-of-one motor cars, including several co-created with the world’s leading artists, fashion designers and luxury houses.

Torsten said “I am proud of the role my exceptional team and I have played in contributing significantly to the UK economy and to the global recognition of Britain’s ability to produce the world’s best luxury products.”

Chris Brownridge joins Rolls-Royce Motor Cars from his current role as Chief Executive Officer of BMW UK, a position he has held since 2021. Chris has spent almost 30 years with the BMW Group, starting as a graduate in 1995. Prior to his current position of CEO, Chris has been a member of the UK Board in various roles since 2011, including Sales Director BMW UK, BMW UK Marketing and MINI Regional Director for UK and Ireland.

Chris said, “I’m fortunate to be following Torsten as CEO. Through his vision and ambition for the brand over 14 years, Rolls-Royce is today in an exceptionally strong position, and full of confidence for the future.”