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New Rolls-Royce chief quits

After being less than six months into the job, Rolls-Royce CEO, Karl-Heinz Kalbfell, shocked the automotive industry by stepping down from the post with immediate effect.

Karl-Heinz Kalbfell, boss of Rolls-Royce following Tony Gott’s resignation in May, lasted less than six months in the job

As one of the architects behind BMW's acquistion of Rolls-Royce Motors, it was a shock move, but the opportunuity to go and head up Alfa Romeo proved irresistible.

Kalbfell played a key role in the new lease of life Rolls-Royce has enjoyed since being taken over by BMW. He not only oversaw the development of the Phantom, but he was also instrumental in the development of the Goodwood factory.