McLaren Welcomes Alessandro Alunni Bravi as New Chief Business Affairs Officer
McLaren Racing has made a meaningful addition to it’s leadership team, appointing Alessandro Alunni Bravi as its new Chief Business Affairs Officer. The announcement comes just days after his departure from the Sauber F1 Team, where he served as Managing Director and Team Principal. Alunni Bravi will officially assume his role at McLaren on February 1, 2025, reporting directly to CEO Zak Brown.
A New Chapter for McLaren
Alunni Bravi’s appointment marks a strategic move for McLaren as the team continues to strengthen its operations both on and off the track. His responsibilities will span a wide range of areas, including legal affairs, driver development, commercial operations, driver contract management, and rights holder relations. He will also oversee McLaren’s driver development program, taking over from Stephanie Carlin, who will transition to a new role within the team, reporting to Andrea Stella.
mclaren CEO Zak Brown expressed his enthusiasm for the new hire,stating,“We are delighted that Alessandro is joining our team with his wealth of expertise and motorsport background. In addition to managing legal affairs and driver development, he will be responsible for all matters relating to the management of the professional driver business, race management activities in relation to various rights holders and governing bodies, and as required for our race series as a whole. They will also provide invaluable support in a wide range of business support.”
Alunni Bravi’s Vision for McLaren
For Alunni Bravi, joining McLaren is a dream come true. “McLaren is a team that I have always been a fan of,so having the opportunity to work with such great people evokes special feelings for me personally,” he shared. “I am so grateful to be a part of such a great institution whose values and culture are so clear even when looking in from the outside.”
He also emphasized his commitment to contributing to the team’s success, adding, “I want to live up to the trust and expectations that Zak and the board of directors have placed in me and contribute to the team’s success by doing my best. I believe that teamwork is vital in everything we do.”
A Shift in Leadership
Alongside Alunni Bravi’s appointment, McLaren announced the departure of Chief Communications Officer Steve Atkins, who is stepping down after two years with the team due to personal reasons. Brown acknowledged Atkins’ contributions, saying, “I would also like to thank Steve for his contribution to the success of McLaren Racing over the past two seasons and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Key Takeaways
To summarize the key points of this announcement:
| Key Details | Information |
|——————————-|———————————————————————————|
| New Role | Chief Business Affairs Officer |
| Start Date | February 1, 2025 |
| Reporting To | zak Brown |
| Responsibilities | Legal affairs, driver development, commercial operations, rights holder relations |
| Previous Role | Managing Director and Team Principal at Sauber F1 Team |
| Departure | Steve Atkins, Chief Communications Officer |
Looking Ahead
Alunni Bravi’s arrival signals a new era for McLaren as the team aims to build on its recent successes and solidify its position as a benchmark in Formula 1.With his extensive experience and passion for the sport, Alunni Bravi is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping McLaren’s future.
As he prepares to join the team,Alunni Bravi shared his excitement: “I’m very happy to be part of a team that is a benchmark in formula 1 both on and off track. I can’t wait to start work in early february.”
McLaren fans and the broader F1 community will undoubtedly be watching closely as this new chapter unfolds.
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