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Jörg Stratmann, who holds a doctorate in industrial engineering, was most recently CEO and chairman of the executive board of the automotive supplier Mahle GmbH. In this role, he significantly expanded the business outside the area of combustion engines towards customised solutions for e-mobility and successfully developed new business opportunities based on sustainable technologies for global markets. Previously, he held various international positions for Siemens AG and leading positions at Mahle.

Jörg Stratmann

Beverly Goulet is a Non-Executive Director at [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce). Beverly has over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. Beverly started their career as a Shareholder at Locke Purnell Boren Laney & Neely. Beverly then became a Shareholder at Barbour & Spellman. Beverly left Barbour & Spellman to become a Partner at [Winstead PC](/org/winstead-pc). Beverly left [Winstead PC](/org/winstead-pc) to join [American Airlines](/org/american-airlines) as their Executive Vice President & Chief Integration Officer in April 1993. Beverly left [American Airlines](/org/american-airlines) in June 2017 to join Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. as a Director.

Beverly Goulet received their JD from the University of Michigan Law School and their BA in Theirtory from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.

Beverly Goulet

Nick Luff is a Non–Executive Director at [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce). Nick has previously served as Audit Committee Chair at [Lloyds Banking Group](/org/lloyds-banking-group), CENTRICA PLC, and QINETIQ GROUP PLC. Nick was also Chief Financial Officer at P&O and P&O Princess Cruises plc. Prior to that, they worked as an accountant at [KPMG](/org/kpmg).

Nick Luff has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the [University of Oxford](/org/university-of-oxford).

Nick Luff

Pamela Coles is the current Company Secretary at [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce). Pamela has previous experience as the Head of Secretariat at Centrica plc, the Group Company Secretary at The Rank Group Plc, and the Group Company Secretary and Head of Legal at RAC Plc.

Pamela Coles has over 15 years of experience in corporate governance and compliance. Pamela is a member of the Corporate Centre leadership team and the Legal and Regulatory Compliance Committee. Pamela has managed the Annual Report and Accounts for [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce), as well as heading up Legal, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Insurance, Pensions and Board/Exec level Comp and Bens for The Rank Group Plc.

Pamela Coles is an approved person by the [Gambling Commission](/org/gambling-commission) and a Pension Trustee. Pamela has considerable experience in downsizing and leading corporate transactions.

Pamela Coles has a BA in Law and Sociology from [Oxford Brookes University](/org/oxford-brookes-university) and a degree from St Helen's School in Middlesex.

Pamela Coles

Rob Watson has been with [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce) since October 2009, serving first as Programme Director of Integration before becoming President of [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce) Electrical in December 2015. Prior to joining [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce), Watson spent seven years with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office in a variety of political reporting roles including postings to Israel (1998-2001) and Uganda covering the Great Lakes (2004-2007). Before that, they spent two years as Government and Public Affairs manager for BG Group assets in Africa and parts of the Middle East.

Rob Watson completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Theirtory and Politics at the [University of Leeds](/org/university-of-leeds). Rob then went on to complete a Master's degree in International Relations at the same school. Finally, they earned their Doctor of Philosophy in Foreign Policy from the [University of Leeds](/org/university-of-leeds).

They work with Chris Cholerton - President, Civil Aerospace, Andreas Schell - CEO, [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce) Power Systems AG, and Tom Bell - President, Defence & President/CEO, [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce) North America. Their manager is Warren East, CEO.

Rob Watson

William Rosko

Panos graduated from the [University of Cambridge](/org/university-of-cambridge) with a BA and MA in natural sciences and started his career with [Deloitte](/org/deloitte) in 1989, where he trained and qualified as a chartered accountant. He was made partner in 1999 and held various leadership roles in the audit practice, before being appointed head of UK audit and risk advisory in 2011. In this role, Panos led the turnaround of [Deloitte](/org/deloitte)’s UK audit practice. In 2015, Panos was appointed as managing director of the [Deloitte](/org/deloitte) global audit and assurance practice, responsible for a $10 billion business with 4,000 partners and 70,000 professionals. In that role, he led the turnaround and transformation of the practice until leaving [Deloitte](/org/deloitte) at the end of 2019. Panos will join our Board as Chief Financial Officer on 3 May 2021. 

Panos has over 30 years of experience working with a wide range of significant multinational corporations in a wide range of sectors, leading audits and advising on M&A transactions and turnarounds. He has been credited as one of the most highly regarded Big Four audit partners globally. Delivering significant transformation programmes throughout his career at [Deloitte](/org/deloitte), he brings strong leadership and an appetite for innovation, collaboration and simplification.

Panos Kakoullis

Warren graduated from the [University of Oxford](/org/university-of-oxford)’s Wadham College with a degree in Engineering Science. He then went on to earn a Master of Business Administration degree from the Cranfield University School of Management as well as honorary doctorates from Newcastle and Cranfield. He became a non-executive of [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce) plc in January 2014 and subsequently became Chief Executive Officer in July 2015. Prior to joining [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce), Warren spent 11 years with [Texas Instruments](/org/texas-instruments) and joined ARM in 1994. He was later appointed to the board as Chief Operating Officer and in 2001 he became Chief Executive Officer, a role he held until leaving the company in 2013. Under Warren’s leadership, ARM matured into an established FTSE100 business, the world’s leading Semiconductor IP licensing company with an outstanding record of innovation and a strong commitment to research and development.

Warren East

Ian graduated from Balliol College at the University of Oxford with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and spent his early career at Bowater before joining [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company) in 1979. He was Managing Partner of McKinsey’s practice in the UK and Ireland from 1996 until 2003 when he was appointed Chairman and worldwide Managing Director. During his tenure at McKinsey, which spanned over 30 years, Ian served as a consultant to a variety of global organisations across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. He had responsibility for the oversight of McKinsey clients and services in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa and demonstrated expertise in the consumer products and retail industries. After his retirement in 2010, Ian remained as Senior Partner Emeritus of [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company) and continues to hold this role today. Ian also served as a Non-Executive Board Member for the Cabinet Office, undertaking the role of lead Non-Executive Board Member from 2015 to 2016, before stepping down in March 2016.

Ian Davis

Before joining in November 2021 as CTO, Designate, Grazia Vittadini spent almost 20 years at Airbus and over the last decade held a number of senior positions, most recently Chief Technology Officer. As CTO, she piloted Airbus into bold, new and sustainable technologies, ranging from electrification and hydrogen-based propulsion to digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, autonomy, connectivity and advanced materials, while creating a diverse, high performing technology organisation.

Grazia Vittadini

Sarah Armstrong

Lee Hsien Yang

Anita Frew is currently the Chairwoman at [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce). Anita previously held the position of Chair at Croda International plc and Rolls Royce Holdings plc.





Anita Frew

Tom Bell

Mark Gregory was the divisional director at Asda from April 1993 to August 1998. Mark is currently the general counsel at [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce).

Mark Gregory reports to Warren East, CEO. Some of their coworkers include Grazia Vittadini - CTO, Tom Bell - President, Defence & President/CEO, [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce) North America, and Rob Watson - President, [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce) Electrical.

Mark Gregory

Jasmin Staiblin

Bradley Singer

Irene Dorner

Ruth Cairnie is a Non–Executive Director at [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce). Ruth has also worked for [Babcock International Group](/org/babcock-international-group), Windsor Leadership, POWERful Women, Covid Recovery Commission, and Cambridge University. Ruth has been an Independent Director for [Rolls-Royce](/org/rolls-royce) and Associated British Foods plc. Ruth has also been a NED for Keller Ground Engineering.

Ruth Cairnie studied theoretical physics at the [University of Cambridge](/org/university-of-cambridge) and received their BSc in maths and physics from the [University of Bristol](/org/university-of-bristol).

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