The chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to step down after three years in the role. Adrian Mardell, 64, has announced plans to retire from the firm for which he has worked for 35 years. In a statement, the firm said: "His successor will be announced in due course."

Chief Executive Officer Adrian Mardell is leaving the company. “Adrian Mardell has expressed his desire to retire from JLR after three years as CEO and 35 years with the company,” JLR said in a statement.

Jaguar Land Rover is losing its CEO after three short years. Adrian Mardell is stepping down, ending his 35-year career at the company, which culminated with a few years in the top seat. His time at the helm included an eyebrow-raising shift to electrification for Jaguar and other challenges for the storied British automakers.