Lotus chief engineer, Matt Becker, has left the company after 26 years of service for Aston Martin, as Autocar UK understands. Becker, who followed his father into Lotus more than two decades ago, will be tasked with a similar role at Aston Martin come January 5 next year.
As Gaydon’s new chief engineer, Becker will be tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the development of the next-generation Aston Martin models. Andy Palmer, the firm’s new chief, has placed Becker in charge of vehicle dynamics, NVH (noise, vibration and harshness), aerodynamics and vehicle durability.
The first of the next-gen Astons are due for an appearance in 2016 and will be powered by powerplants sourced from Mercedes-Benz. Back at Lotus, Becker’s role is understood to be taken up by Dave Marler – a 17-year veteran at Lotus Engineering – and Lotus Motorsport’s technical manager, Gavan Kershaw.
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hahaha……..
Why cabut? Salary late payment kah?
I can only wish the guy the best of luck. Not many people are as privileged to join a company like Aston.
At least he had the chance to sign off Iriz in Shah Alam a few moons back…
Local Proton engineers can now apply for the vacant position at Lotus, a chance to higher salary and to become expatriate.
yes maybe drb will send a pos Malaysia employee or maybe from alam flora to replace him!!!
Tak bolih cari makan proton utamakan kroni kereta banyak tak laku tersadai ditanjung malim tunggu lelong
hire me become new lotus ceo…i sure make sure lotus become new powerhouse
May be Dr M asked him to focus on Proton more !!
proton bungkus saja la..kita x perlu kereta nasional…cukup dengan Kpop Car ngan Anime Car…