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Graham Biggs To Retire From BMW Group Following A Stellar 25-Year Tenure
Graham Biggs will retire from BMW Group at the end of October after 25 years working across BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce in a variety of senior Corporate Communications roles. He was instrumental in the launch of MINI back in 2001 and went on to lead the global Rolls-Royce communications team for the relaunch of the brand under BMW ownership in 2003 and for the first six years of its new life.
BMW Group UK CEO, David George, said, ‘Graham has been a stalwart of the BMW Group Corporate Communications team and I would like to thank him for his outstanding contribution to building the Group’s brands and reputation for all these years. We will miss him tremendously and wish him a very happy and healthy future as he starts an exciting new chapter of his life.’
Biggs moved into his current Group Corporate Communications Director position in 2009, steering the communications for all the UK and Ireland MINI and BMW brand, product, corporate and manufacturing operations. Reflecting on his career, Graham commented, ‘It has been a privilege to work for such a great organisation for so long. On my first day at Bracknell in 1999 I could sense the passion that everybody felt for the company and its cars the minute I walked through the door. That has never faded. I take with me innumerable happy memories and feel lucky to have made so many friends right across this extraordinary industry.’
Christina Burnham-Hepe, currently General Manager for Product and Internal Communications will be appointed as provisional Corporate Communications Director until further notice. Christina has been Graham’s deputy for the past two years.
The BMW Group Overview
The BMW Group encompasses four brands: BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad. It is recognised as a leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles globally while also providing premium financial and mobility services. The company's production network includes over 30 sites worldwide with a sales network spanning more than 140 countries.
In 2023, BMW Group sold over 2.55 million passenger vehicles along with more than 209,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in that financial year was €17.1 billion on revenues amounting to €155.5 billion. As of December 31st, 2023, the workforce comprised 154,950 employees.
Sustainability Commitment
The success of BMW Group is rooted in long-term thinking and responsible action. The company prioritises sustainability and efficient resource management throughout its strategic direction—from supply chain management to production processes and product lifecycle management.
The company set its course for future growth early on by integrating sustainability into every aspect of its operations. This approach ensures that environmental considerations are central from production through to product end-of-life phases.
As Graham Biggs steps down from his role at BMW Group after an illustrious career spanning over two decades, his contributions have left an indelible mark on the company's communications landscape.
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