Lance Bradley, managing director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, is to step down as MD at the end of March 2018.

Lance Bradley, Mitsubishi

Bradley announced the decision at a staff meeting held yesterday where he said the time was right for him to seek a new challenge after spending 17 years at the carmaker.

Over the next six months, Bradley will continue to oversee the company’s transition to working within the new Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance as well as the launch of several new initiatives, partnership announcements and the rollout of important new vehicles for the brand.

He will also take up the role of vice chairman for a further 12 months after the appointment of the new MD to ensure a smooth handover.

Bradley commented: “I want to thank everyone in Mitsubishi Motors for their support in my time here. It has been an amazing time – one I will never forget – and I wish my successor, the company and everyone who works here continued success in the years to come.”

Recruitment for his replacement is beginning now with the intention to appoint a new managing director in early 2018.