More problems for British sports car maker Lotus as the company’s chief executive office Dany Bahar was suspended from his role today pending an investigation of a complaint against him by DRB-HICOM Berhad, which acquired Lotus back in January.
DRB-HICOM Berhad, which is owned by Malaysian billionaire Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary, issued this statement on the matter:
“As a result of a number of media inquiries, Group Lotus plc (“Lotus”) can today confirm that, following an operational review, chief executive Dany Bahar has been temporarily suspended from his role to facilitate an investigation into a complaint about his conduct made by Lotus’ penultimate parent company, DRB-HICOM Berhad.”
A spokesperson for the Malaysian company told Norwich Evening News that despite the move, “it is business as usual at Lotus” and that DRB-HICOM Berhad “will continue to support Lotus in its business endeavours and development.”
Bahar joined Lotus in 2009 and oversaw the development and presentation of a dozen production-intent Lotus concepts at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, including the successors to the Esprit and Elan.
PHOTO GALLERY
