
Welcome to Palmer Automotive
Deploying four decades' worth of experience in the auto industry to do something good for the planet.
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.
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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.
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More about Dr Palmer's career can be found by visiting his personal website.
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PALMER
AUTOMOTIVE
PORTFOLIO

SENIOR ADVISOR
Falcon Group is a global inventory management solutions company.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
InoBat is a European manufacturer of innovative battery solutions.

HON. GROUP CAPTAIN - 601 SQN.
Advising RAF to reignite innovation culture within the organisation.

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SBD Automotive is made up of a team of specialists in automotive technology.

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

AMBASSADOR
Appointed an Ambassador for the COP26 Business Climate Leaders campaign.

INTERIM CEO
Leading PodPoint, the provider of EV charging infrastructure.

DR ANDY PALMER'S AUTOMOTIVE LEGACY

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:
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NISSAN ALTIMA
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NISSAN TITAN
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GTR NISMO
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INFINITI Q50
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AM VANTAGE
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AM VULCAN
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AM DB11/DBS
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AM DBX
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AM VALKYRIE
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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.

CONTACT
PALMER AUTOMOTIVE
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