The chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to step down after three years in the role. Adrian Mardell, 64, has announced plans to retire from the firm for which he has worked for 35 years. In a statement, the firm said: "His successor will be announced in due course."

Jaguar Land Rover is losing its CEO after three short years. Adrian Mardell is stepping down, ending his 35-year career at the company, which culminated with a few years in the top seat. His time at the helm included an eyebrow-raising shift to electrification for Jaguar and other challenges for the storied British automakers.

Jaguar Land Rover chief Adrian Mardell will step down after more than three decades at the company, having said he wanted to retire after three years as CEO, a spokesperson for the automaker said on Thursday.