Currently reading: Bob Laishley leaves Caterham as parent firm takes more control

Laishley most notably oversaw Caterham’s move to its “game-changing” new Dartford plant last year

Welcome to Movers and Shakers, an Autocar Business feature covering the latest job moves from across the automotive industry.

This page is updated regularly with all the biggest transfers, promotions and departures in the sector, covering everything you need to know.

Name: Bob Laishley

Company: Caterham

Role: CEO/COO

Caterham CEO Bob Laishley has stepped down with immediate effect after four and a half years in the role.

He is replaced by Kazuho Takahashi, president and founder of parent company VT Holdings. Day-to-day operations will be managed by chief financial officer and operations director Trevor Steel.

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