Dyson promotes COO Jim Rowan to be chief executive

Dyson, the UK vacuum cleaner brand building an electric car, has appointed a new chief executive as it expands further into new technologies. Chief operating officer Jim Rowan replaces Max Conze, who has spent six years in the role. Mr Rowan has worked for Dyson since 2012, based out of Singapore, where the company has manufacturing operations. Mr Dyson said: "Jim Rowan can now take over the reins in a smooth transition enabling us to take full advantage of his operational and technological skills." Mr Rowan previously worked at BlackBerry - then Research In Motion - as chief operating officer for global operations.

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