Suzuki GB Further Strengthens PR Team

MILTON KEYNES – September 2, 2008: Suzuki GB PLC has appointed Simon Wittenberg as Press and PR Manager – Automobiles Division. He joins from London-based Automotive PR, the leading PR business focused on the motor industry in Europe, where he held the position of Account Manager since 2006.

During this time, he worked on the re-introduction of the MG brand in both China and the UK, and was also responsible for the recent press launch of the Tesla Roadster, the world’s first electric sports car.

Prior to this, he spent three years at Group Lotus in Norfolk, completing their graduate programme, before being appointed Press Officer for Lotus Cars.

Simon graduated with a First Class BA Honours degree in European Management from the University of Westminster in the UK, and from the ESC Marseille-Provence business school in France. He worked on the BTCC and Honda motorsport PR accounts in London, and also the Chrysler Le Mans 24 Hour entry.

Simon will report to Alun Parry, Head of Press and PR, and will work alongside Rachelle Green, Press and PR Co-ordinator – Automobiles Division. Rachelle is responsible for all press fleet bookings and press launch events.

Commenting on his arrival, Simon Wittenberg explains: “It is a privilege to join such a fun, and dynamic brand like Suzuki, and I am looking forward to working on the ever-expanding fun and sporty product range. It promises to be a very exciting future.”