as Group CEO of the newly created Aston Martin Performance Technologies. Whitmarsh is responsible for combining Aston Martin’s Formula One activities with developing, applying and taking to market the group’s technical capabilities, as well as intellectual property. Other Roles Land Rover BAR In 2015 Whitmarsh became Chief Executive Officer of Ben Ainslie Racing (subsequently Land Rover BAR), the British America's Cup team. During Whitmarsh’s tenure, the business competed in the 35th America's Cup but was eliminated in the semi-final by Emirates Team New Zealand who ultimately won the World Series. In 2017 Whitmarsh stepped aside as CEO of Land Rover Bar to be replaced by Grant Simmer, the four times America’s Cup winner, on the understanding that the team would need someone with a full time focus on the racing team. Whitmarsh continues as an advisor to the team. BAR Technologies Limited Whitmarsh is Chairman and co-founder of BAR Technologies. a technology start-up business focussed on the marine sector and bringing innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency of marine products and reduce carbon emissions. Chair of Offshore Wind Growth Partnership Limited Whitmarsh is Chair of Offshore Wind Growth Partnership limited, a company formed with the support of government and the industrial sector to promote and develop the UK supply chain seeking to achieve 60% UK content in home sector. References 1958 births Living people Alumni of the University of Portsmouth Chief operating officers English chief executives Formula One team principals McLaren people