Overview
- Multiple outlets report McGovern was terminated with immediate effect and escorted from the office, while JLR responded to queries with “no comment.”
- His reported removal comes shortly after PB Balaji became CEO following Adrian Mardell’s retirement, prompting questions about tighter parent-company oversight.
- McGovern is credited with shaping modern Range Rover and Defender models and led Jaguar’s polarising rebrand and Type 00 concept that drew criticism from public figures and industry voices.
- Observers say the departure raises uncertainty over how much of the Type 00 design and Jaguar’s planned EV relaunch will reach production, with some reports noting prototypes had progressed before a cyber-attack disrupted timelines.
- Coverage also points to internal friction over outsourcing parts of the rebrand and a subsequent review of advertising arrangements, alongside broader 2025 disruptions including a major cyber-attack and production interruptions.