Simpson Named Ginetta Motorsport CEO

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Ginetta has announced that Mike Simpson has been appointed as Chief Executive of Ginetta Motorsport.

Stepping into the role from his position as motorsport director, Simpson will assume responsibility for all areas of Ginetta’s global motorsport business including manufacturing, sales and the company’s racetrack portfolio, as well as its North American presence, TMI. He will also continue to manage Ginetta’s UK racing series.

Having joined the company as an engineer almost two decades ago, Simpson has risen through the ranks playing a key role in the brand’s success under current owner and chairman, Lawrence Tomlinson.

Tomlinson said: “A skilled racing driver in his own right, Mike’s deep passion for and knowledge of all things motorsport make him the ideal figurehead for Ginetta Motorsport. Having excelled in each of his roles to date, I have no doubt that he will accelerate the brand’s current growth, offering a premium, professional racing experience to an increasing number of drivers around the world.”

Ginetta recently announced the standardization of its core racing product for the next five years, giving drivers the clarity and confidence to commit to investing in motorsport.

The brand entered the 2025 race season with its largest grids to date, continuing an exciting trajectory which will see it continue to enhance its race experiences in the UK while taking advantage of the considerable opportunity to further scale its business overseas.

“After 17 years at Ginetta I am delighted to be offered the CEO of Motorsports role,” said Simpson. “We have a highly skilled and loyal team at Ginetta, who make everything happen, backed by our chairman Lawrence Tomlinson.

“Our products compete worldwide, and we continue to deliver as one of the UK’s biggest motorsport success stories, offering first class support, professional events and championship winning products. Our plan is growth and expansion and I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and seeing where this next chapter takes us.”