Bentley Motors has promoted a former engineer to be its new sustainability and community communications manager. Max Harris-Jones has worked at Bentley for 11 years having started his career at Bentley as a graduate engineer
In his new role he will report directly to Wayne Bruce, chief communications and DEIB officer. Prior to the new role, Harris-Jones was technical assistant to manufacturing member of the board Andreas Lehe, leading and delivering key cross-functional initiatives in the manufacturing strategy, including the ongoing transformation of the Dream Factory in Crewe.
Harris-Jones said: “I am delighted to be joining Bentley’s communications team. Over the past 10 years at Bentley – across manufacturing, motorsport and mulliner – I’ve had the privilege to be part of some incredible teams and projects. From racing our GT3 to building the Classic Continuation Series and supporting the crew in Crewe in manufacturing.”
He replaces Stefanie Lackner, who returned to Audi AG to take on the role as spokesperson transformation, as planned last year.
Harris-Jones plays an active role across the company’s DEIB initiatives, participating in events such as Manchester Pride and Attitude 101, helping to champion visibility and representation.
“The progress we’re making on decarbonisation, maturing DEIB, and deepening our community impact is driven by the passion of our colleagues and the commitment of our business partners. I’m excited to build on that momentum alongside the communications team,” he stated.
Harris-Jones will work closely with the Bentley board of management, the leadership team and regional networks to shape and deliver communications that support the company’s sustainability ambitions and its engagement with the wider community, in line with its Beyond100+ strategy.
“Over a year into our Beyond100+ strategy, sustainability and our connection to the communities we work within remains vital. With the addition of Max to the team, we strengthen the ability to drive meaningful transformation, advance our sustainability leadership on the journey to becoming exclusively electric and deepen engagement within our communities,” Bruce said.