The Gordon Murray Group today announced its new Technology Division, a boost to its leadership and new facilities in the UK and US, to propel the business towards greater growth and success in the future.

Professor Gordon Murray, former chief executive of the group, has been announced as executive chairman of the company, with responsibility for all product development and design. His role as Group CEO has been filled by Philip Lee, who will lead the future growth and financial and business performance of the Group.

The Gordon Murray Group now includes two main divisions: Gordon Murray Technology and Gordon Murray Automotive. The new technology business comprises Gordon Murray Design, Gordon Murray Electronics and has been established to serve global automotive companies in all aspects of vehicle development, design and manufacturing. GMT is already developing two state-of-the-art electric SUVs, one for a major automaker, and is in advanced talks with global car companies for future projects.

Professor Gordon Murray, Executive Chair, Gordon Murray Group “The company is growing in size and we have been on an unprecedented expansion since 2020. This announcement and the downsizing of our business is testament to that as we intend to continue and expand that success with growth. Furthermore.

“Gordon Murray Automotive is in a strong position. Our world-leading supercars, the recently announced T.50, T.50s and T.33 track cars are sold out. The T.50 in particular is in the final stages of development and will soon be in the hands of its first customers and there is much more exciting news to come.

“Despite GMA’s success, our key growth opportunity now lies with Gordon Murray Technology. We have a very talented and best-in-class team capable of working with a global customer base, transforming electric vehicles, connectivity and ultimately autonomous transportation. A groundbreaking project is in the works and we have plans to further increase our influence on global vehicle development and transformative manufacturing processes with the latest incarnation of iStream®.

“People will reconsider the capabilities of electric vehicles and I look forward to personally overseeing these exciting projects.”

Like Gordon Murray Automotive, Gordon Murray Technology will adhere to seven key principles to ensure that its projects and products embody the spirit of the group and represent best-in-class performance, energy efficiency, design, innovation and sustainability. The principles are:

driving perfection
Performance through light weight
technical excellence
sustainable mobility
disruptive technology
Low consumption solution
Innovation by design

Philip Lee, CEO, Gordon Murray Group “We’ve bucked the trend: a well-funded, profitable and fast-growing UK-based automotive business. This strong and focused plan for our business builds on that platform and prepares us well for further expansion and success. Not only to Gordon Murray Automotive, but also to Gordon Murray Technology, which has applied its world-leading vehicle design, development and manufacturing expertise to create a revolutionary light electric vehicle. We are confident that we can attract many new customers who will benefit from our leading technology and expertise.

“On a personal note, I am very pleased to be working with Gordon to continue to grow the business he founded. His ethos, energy and inspiration inspire us every day and, together, we are very excited about the potential for the future.”

Both Gordon Murray Automotive and Gordon Murray Technology will be based at the group’s global headquarters and new technology campus, located in Windlesham Surrey. Project development has begun and will be fully completed by 2024. The company has also recently opened a facility in Warwick, West Midlands, to leverage the skills in the area and accommodate the rapid growth of the Group’s workforce, which by the end of 2022 it will have quadrupled in just a few years. two years. Global expansion will accelerate and the company is currently looking for facilities in the US.