Mike Kimberley to stand down again ?

[clockwork]

This is sad news if my sources are correct,back trouble is again forcing MK to stand down.I hope I`m wrong and people are winding me up.:001_unsure:

[WayneB]

From what I understand it is sadly true and he is leaving Lotus on July 17th. due to the deterioration of his ongoing back problem.:(

http://gglotus.org/blog/?p=363

http://motortorque.askaprice.com/news/auto-0907/lotus-ceo-mike-kimberley-to-step-down.asp

I am trying to get an confirmation of this ATM, and seeing If his successor has been named.

[WayneB]

Brian Angus has confirmed it is true and the news was released in the UK at 3.00 today.

The company will be run by the board of directors until a successor is officialy named.

[Kimbers]

Yes. Sadly Dad's ongoing back problem is forcing him to leave Lotus on doctors orders. The operation last year was only partially successful and at 71 he just can't shrug it off like he used to.

He has been in tears making this decision and has sought a second and third opinions over the last 3 months, trying to put off the inevitable.:crying:

On the positive side he genuinely leaves the company having done what he came there to do (stop it going bust and leaving it on a sound footing going into the future) and leaves it with a great new car and another 2 in the pipeline.

At least now we can get on with his autobiography and (dare I say it) tell all book.

He has asked me to thank all the enthusiasts who have made the company what it is today. The best Lotus ambassadores don't work for the company, they own them.

Thanks guys and I hope he can come onsite in the near future and discuss this with you. Right now he just wants some peace and quiet to relax and possibly go back for another operation.

[Johnsean]

I would like t wish Mike Kimberley all the best. He was kind enough to wish me a prosperous New Year in January. I would like to wish him good health in the future.

[clockwork]

Thankyou for taking the time out of what must be a worrying period for all the family,give everyone our best and we look forward to happier times and a good outcome if dad does go back for surgery.Clockwork :)