In 2023 Michael Straughan began a new position as Executive Consultant to the CEO, having originally joined Aston Martin in 2020 as Chief Operating Officer.

Michael has spent more than 30 years within the automotive and luxury industries, holding senior positions in Volvo Cars, LDV, Jaguar Land Rover, before joining the board of Bentley Motors and then subsequently becoming COO of luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker in 2017.

Michael has a proven track record of delivery, turnaround and restructuring, creating shareholder value.