Tim Richardson New COO at Rimac Automobili

New Rimac Automobili COO Tim Richardson combines years of experience as an automotive executive leading large operational organizations and developing manufacturing capabilities. He joins Rimac as the new Chief Operating Officer, a role that will be extremely important for the planned transition. Richardson has already moved to Croatia and is all set to help Rimac continue delivering great results.

He joins Rimac from BorgWarner, where he was responsible for their Transmission Systems Business in Europe as Vice President and General Manager, leading successful initiatives to renew the product portfolio and improve profitability. His track record shows strong leadership skills, repeatedly proven through diverse assignments in high-pressure environments, including a 12-year service as a British Army Officer.

“Rimac’s pace of growth brings many challenges. Tim is a successful automotive executive with 20 years of experience leading large operational organizations and developing manufacturing capabilities. He is joining us at a crucial point when among other efforts, we are working hard to structure the company“, said Mate Rimac, founder and CEO. “We are confident that Tim’s previous experience has prepared him to tackle the challenges here and that he will be an excellent addition to the Rimac team.“

Richardson comments: “Super impressed by the energy and willingness of the team to succeed, as well, of course, marveling at the technology. Motivated to join the Rimac team at such an exciting period as the company strives to develop our manufacturing capabilities to be able to produce larger volumes with more and more technical requirements.“