Archive · 3 Dec 2025
JLR's Gerry McGovern Exits Amid Leadership Changes
Gerry McGovern, who was the Chief Creative Officer at Jaguar Land Rover, has left the company.
This happens after the new CEO, PB Balaji, took over.
McGovern was known for designing popular cars like the Range Rover Evoque and Defender.
He also led a big rebranding project for Jaguar called Panthera, which some people liked and others didn't.
The company hasn't said why he left, but it seems like there are big changes happening in the leadership team.
Gerry McGovern, JLR's Chief Creative Officer, has left the company.
His departure follows the appointment of new CEO PB Balaji on November 17, 2025.
McGovern's tenure included successful models like the Range Rover Evoque and Defender.
He led the controversial Panthera rebranding project for Jaguar.
The company has not officially confirmed the reasons for his exit.
- Who
- Gerry McGovern, former Chief Creative Officer of Jaguar Land Rover
- What
- Departure from Jaguar Land Rover amid leadership changes
- When
- Close to PB Balaji assuming the CEO role on November 17, 2025
- Where
- Jaguar Land Rover, UK
- Why
- Signals a significant shift in leadership framework under new CEO PB Balaji
- Person
- Gerry McGovern
- Role
- Chief Creative Officer, Jaguar Land Rover
- Company
- Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)
- New CEO
- PB Balaji
- Previous CEO
- Adrian Mardell
- Notable Projects
- Range Rover Evoque, Velar, Defender
- Rebranding Project
- Panthera project
- Exit Date
- Not officially confirmed