Roger Putnam (British businessman)

Educated at The Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, Elstree, Putnam went on to join Lotus with various roles including Public Relations Officer, Global Sales and Marketing Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing.

Before being headhunted by Sir John Egan to join Jaguar Worldwide Marketing and UK Operations Director.

He was also a member of the Government's Energy Review Partnership and Automotive Innovation and Growth Team which reports to the Chancellor on the country's future energy strategy and the AIGT to the Prime Minister on alternative fuels and transport.

Putnam was responsible for Jaguar's racing programme in the '80's which included two wins at Le Mans and two at Daytona.

[2] He is also a visiting Professor of Automotive Business, City of London University Roger is married to Trish and together they have two children.