Surprise exit for JLR design boss
Gerry McGovern leaves JLR
In a surprise move, Gerry McGovern, the influential chief creative officer credited with defining the modern identity of Jaguar Land Rover leaves the company
McGovern’s surprise exit comes as JLR advances work on the Jaguar Type 00, the first model of Jaguar's all-electric reboot and the car intended to define the brand’s new ultra-luxury design direction.
During his tenure, McGovern established the reductive, architectural design language that now characterises Range Rover, Defender and Discovery, while elevating Range Rover into a standalone luxury marque under the Reimagine transformation plan. He was appointed chief creative officer and a member of the board in 2020.
McGovern first joined Land Rover in the late 1980s before senior roles at Ford and Lincoln. He returned in 2004 to lead Land Rover design and later assumed responsibility across all JLR brands.
McGovern's departure arrives at a pivotal moment for JLR as it prepares a series of high-profile EV launches, with Jaguar’s Type 00 positioned as the flagship for a full-scale brand renaissance.
