JLR announces new head of its mobility and corporate venture capital arm

VEHICLE manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has announced the head of its new mobility business and corporate venture capital arm.

Sebastian Peck, a co-founder of Digital Science, a scientific software company and corporate VC backed by Macmillan Publishers, and most recently CFO of London-based healthcare start-up Health Bridge, is the new managing director of InMotion.

Launched in April this year, InMotion is powered by Jaguar Land Rover, and under Mr Peck’s stewardship will selectively invest in the emerging mobility services supply chain, develop premium mobility services and deliver an integrated user experience for Jaguar Land Rover and InMotion customers.

InMotion’s Accelerator is said to provide best-in-class support for early-stage start-ups, tapping into the resources, reach and experience of a global company in Jaguar Land Rover to address the premium market.

Mr Peck said: “Joining InMotion at this exciting time in its infancy is an unmissable opportunity. The potential in the mobility services market is gigantic, and I’m looking forward to speaking with entrepreneurs, start-ups and investors to explain what the fantastic team here has to offer.”

Mr Peck will lead a team of more than 30 people at InMotion’s head office in London and will report directly to Adrian Hallmark, Director Corporate Strategy and Planning at Jaguar Land Rover.

Mr Hallmark said: “I am extremely pleased to welcome Sebastian to InMotion. This year the company has grown exponentially and I am confident that Sebastian will be able to elevate us to the next level and grow a business that can deliver premium digital mobility solutions to both existing and potential Jaguar Land Rover customers.”