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Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser
Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
2024 – Present
2 years (current)
Key Decisions & Impact
Appointed Chairman and CEO in July 2024 following the departure of Adrian Hallmark. A veteran Porsche engineering leader who previously oversaw the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid hypercar program, Porsche Motorsport, and the 911 and 718 vehicle lines, Walliser took charge to guide Bentley through the execution of its £2.5 billion Beyond100 electrification strategy and the launch of its first fully electric luxury vehicle.
Legacy
Steering the technical transition from the retiring W12 engine to the 782-PS Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 and overseeing the modernization of the Crewe 'Dream Factory'.