Angus Fitton appointed Bentley Motors Chief Communications Officer
Bentley Motors has appointed Angus Fitton as Chief Communications Officer, effective March 16, 2026, succeeding Wayne Bruce who moves to a new role overseeing visitor experience and heritage.
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What Happened
Bentley Motors today announced that Angus Fitton has been appointed Chief Communications Officer, responsible for global product, corporate, and internal communications. He succeeds Wayne Bruce, who transitions to Director of Visitor Experience and Heritage. Both report to Chairman and CEO Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser. Fitton joins from Porsche Cars North America, where he served as Vice President of PR for seven years.
“Wayne has been an exceptional steward of Bentley’s global communications, shaping our voice through a period of significant transformation for the brand. I want to thank him for his leadership, creativity, and unwavering commitment to Bentley Motors.”
“I am grateful to Frank and the board of Bentley Motors for this opportunity to join an incredible team at an exciting moment for the brand. Wayne and his communications team have delivered extraordinary work and I look forward to getting started and building on the fantastic example he has set.”
Wayne Bruce, after more than six years as Chief Communications Officer, will focus on growing visitor and customer offerings at the Crewe site and continue leading the Heritage Collection. Both appointments take effect on March 16, 2026.
Why this matters
This leadership change shapes how Bentley communicates its brand story and future plans, ensuring consistent messaging as the company evolves.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- ICE
- Internal combustion engine, the conventional petrol or diesel engine type.
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