STEVE MARSH

Steve was appointed Executive Director, Vehicle Programmes on 22 October 2024 and is responsible for leading JLR’s global vehicle programmes through transformational powertrain and industrial change. 

Steve has over 36 years of international automotive sector experience, starting as an apprentice and progressing to senior leadership. Steve’s career has involved managing high‑performing teams across the globe including the United States, France and South Africa.  

Previously at Nissan, Steve held a variety of roles including Director of Manufacturing Operations, Vice President and Senior Vice President roles in the US. As Senior Vice President for Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Steve had responsibility for all Manufacturing Operations in the US & Mexico, leading a team of over 20,000 employees. He was also previously the Deputy Managing Director at Renault in Douai, France. Steve joined JLR in April 2022 from Nissan where he was Senior Vice President. Since joining JLR Steve has overseen an intensive period of transformation across JLR’s global manufacturing footprint as the company readies for electric vehicle production.  

Passionate about positioning automotive as a progressive, innovative industry, Steve holds the strong belief that careers in vehicle design, engineering and manufacturing are hugely fulfilling and rewarding. Having started his career as an apprentice, a key priority for Steve is bridging skills gaps in mobility and promoting opportunities through training and upskilling initiatives. He is particularly excited about the opportunities that electrification and digitalisation will bring as the industry evolves.