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Welcome to Palmer Automotive

Deploying four decades' worth of experience in the auto industry to do something good for the planet. 

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ABOUT PALMER AUTOMOTIVE

Dr Andy Palmer CMG is the CEO of Palmer Automotive. Dr Palmer is one of the world's most experienced and respected automotive executives, with more than 40 years  in the industry. Many of these years were spent as a C-Suite executive at Nissan, before spending six years as Chief Executive Officer at Aston Martin Lagonda.    
Responsible for launching the Nissan LEAF, the world's first modern day electric vehicle, and dubbed the 'godfather of EV', Dr Palmer is deploying his expertise and experience to support and advise a number of organisations pioneering innovation and the quest towards net zero carbon mobility. 
More about Dr Palmer's career can be found by visiting his personal website

PALMER

AUTOMOTIVE

PORTFOLIO

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SENIOR ADVISOR

Falcon Group is a global inventory management solutions company.

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

InoBat is a European manufacturer of innovative battery solutions. 

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HON. GROUP CAPTAIN - 601 SQN.

Advising RAF to reignite innovation culture within the organisation. 

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NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SBD Automotive is made up of a team of specialists in automotive technology.

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CHAIRMAN

A start-up in EV scooters exploring the next generation of “the sustainable last mile".

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AMBASSADOR

Appointed an Ambassador for the COP26 Business Climate Leaders campaign.

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INTERIM CEO
Leading PodPoint, the provider of EV charging infrastructure.
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DR ANDY PALMER'S AUTOMOTIVE LEGACY

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Mini Euro 1
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Rover 200
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Rover 100 Metro
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Nissan Micra
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Nissan Cabstar
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Nissan LEAF
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Nissan eNV200
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Bladeglider Concept
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Dr Andy Palmer has built a rich automotive legacy throughout more than four decades in the industry. Whether saving an icon (Mini Euro 1), celebrating European Car of the Year (Nissan Micra K11) or overseeing Aston Martin's first foray into the luxury SUV market (DBX), Dr Palmer's 'automotive children' are diverse assortment. Here are some key highlights: 
NISSAN ALTIMA
NISSAN TITAN
GTR NISMO
INFINITI Q50
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AM VANTAGE
AM VULCAN
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AM DB11/DBS
AM DBX
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AM VALKYRIE
In addition to these vehicles, Dr Palmer has led the creation of 23 factories around the world, notably including:
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PALMER AUTOMOTIVE

SCOPE OF WORK

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Providing insightful scrutiny and challenges to company leadership.

BOARD ADVISER

Acting as an experienced sounding board and confidant.

CONSULTANT

Helping organisations achieve strategic objectives and priorities. 

INDUSTRY EXPERT

Deploying four decades' worth of experience in the auto industry.

IN THE MEDIA

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CONTACT

PALMER AUTOMOTIVE

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