McLaren Automotive Appoints Jochen Schnez As Chief Quality Officer

McLaren Automotive, a renowned producer of ultra high-performance, lightweight supercars, has announced the appointment of Jochen Schnez as its new Chief Quality Officer. Starting April 1, 2024, Schnez brings over two decades of experience from his tenure at Mercedes-Benz to the role. His primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest quality standards in the development and manufacturing processes of all McLaren vehicles.

With a rich background that includes leading over 300 personnel across various production units at Mercedes-Benz's Bremen facility, Schnez's expertise spans both high and low volume product lines. His career also includes service as an Officer in the Naval Armed Forces, complemented by an academic foundation with a Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Armed Forces.

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Based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey, Schnez will report directly to McLaren Automotive CEO Michael Leiters. Leiters expressed enthusiasm for Schnez's appointment, highlighting his proven track record in driving excellence and ensuring product quality as key to maintaining the company's esteemed quality standards.

McLaren Automotive is part of the larger McLaren Group and is celebrated for its exhilarating, engaging, and benchmark-setting vehicles. The company's diverse product range includes GTS, supercar, Motorsport, and Ultimate models, which are distributed across over 40 markets worldwide. Each car is meticulously assembled by hand at the McLaren Production Centre on the same campus as the Technology Centre.

The company has been at the forefront of automotive innovation since introducing lightweight carbon fibre chassis technology into Formula 1 in 1981 with the McLaren MP4/1. It has continued to lead with models like the legendary McLaren F1 road car in 1993, the hybrid hypercar McLaren P1™ in 2013, the track-focused McLaren Senna in 2018, and the Speedtail hybrid hyper-GT in 2019. The introduction of new models such as the McLaren Artura further cements its position as a leader in high-performance hybrid supercars.

Beyond automotive manufacturing, the McLaren Group is actively involved in elite motorsports, including Formula 1 and INDYCAR series. The group's commitment to innovation and technological excellence is evident across its operations.

In line with its values, McLaren Automotive has forged partnerships with leading companies and organizations such as Ashurst, Bowers & Wilkins, Dynisma, Gulf, Monroe, Pirelli, Plan International, Richard Mille, and Tumi. These collaborations underscore its dedication to excellence and innovation in every aspect of its business.

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