Federico Izzo appointed as new Director for MINI UK and Ireland.

Federico Izzo has been appointed as the new Director for MINI UK and Ireland, with effect from 1 May 2022¹. He succeeds David George who moves into the role of President and CEO, BMW Group Canada from 1 March.

Federico joins MINI UK from his previous role as Managing Director, BMW Group Czech Republic. He has been with the BMW Group since 2007 and brings substantial experience gained across sales and marketing from an international career in the automotive industry which started at Mazda Motor Italy in 2002.

Commenting on his appointment Federico, Director, MINI UK and Ireland said: “MINI will become an all-electric brand in the early 2030s and its future product strategy is incredibly exciting. I’m really looking forward to working with the MINI team in the UK and our passionate network partners, to further enhance the brand’s appeal amongst both current and new customers alike.”

In 2021 MINI sold 45,756 vehicles in the United Kingdom, making it the largest worldwide market for the brand. The refreshed MINI Hatch models and strong demand for the brand’s first all-electric model the MINI Electric, contributed to an overall UK market share of 2.78%.

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[1] Appointment subject to SMCR certification.