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Former BMW Exec Joins Fisker to Oversee Manufacturing, Targets 1M Vehicles Per Year in 2027

2022.07.13 23:46

Former BMW Exec Joins Fisker to Oversee Manufacturing, Targets 1M Vehicles Per Year in 2027
Former BMW Exec Joins Fisker (FSR) to Oversee Manufacturing, Targets 1M Vehicles Per Year in 2027

By Michael Elkins

Sustainable electric vehicle maker, Fisker Inc (NYSE:FSR) Announced today the appointment of Alpay Uguz as Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing. Uguz was formally employed by BMW, overseeing manufacturing for SUVs in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

In collaboration with senior management, Alpay Uguz will oversee strategy towards the goal of producing one million vehicles per year in 2027.

“I’m excited to apply my knowledge of lean manufacturing deployment, new product launches, and appreciation for innovation in Fisker’s fast-paced environment, utilizing my cross-cultural experience working in China, Germany, the U.K., and the U.S.,” Uguz said.

Alpay will oversee the company’s global manufacturing as Fisker grows towards its goal of producing one million vehicles annually in 2027. Alpay will focus on lean manufacturing and innovative techniques to reduce parts starting from the earliest development phase.

“Alpay’s wealth of hands-on, global manufacturing experience will boost Fisker’s already ultra-fast development process, creating greater efficiency by incorporating the latest in new manufacturing methods,” CEO and Chairman Henrik Fisker said. “Alpay and his team will integrate advanced manufacturing processes early in the vehicle design and engineering phases. We are developing a seamless approach from design to production with faster assembly times, ultimately providing high-quality vehicles optimized for cost and service to our customers.”

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