Kimbers 1,391 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Lotus boss to hand over running of firm MD Mike Kimberley 01 April 2009 15:21 The veteran boss of Group Lotus is to hand over the running of the car-maker to an executive committee for a month while he recovers from back surgery. Mike Kimberley - who returned for a second stint as Lotus chief executive in 2005 - issued a statement to staff revealing that doctors had ordered him to take four weeks off to recuperate. Mr Kimberley, 70, underwent surgery for a prolapsed disc in his back in October, but is now suffering Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter_england99 6 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Tony, Please wish your father a quick recovery. I've had a few back problems myself, and know how much it can effect your every day life. Regards, Peter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,863 4 Vehicles Report post Posted April 2, 2009 At least he is listening to the quacks at last! All the best Mike, hope you enjoy some R&R time! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
molemot 518 1 Vehicles Report post Posted April 2, 2009 I second all the above...look after yourself a bit, Mike, there's still a lot to do...but not all at once! Quote Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been." - Albert Einstein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matk 15 2 Vehicles Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Get well soon Mike I know how debilitating long term sickness can be, and the mental stress that accompanies it. Hoping to see you back at the helm soon. Quote Regards Mat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karluk29 1 1 Vehicles Report post Posted April 2, 2009 make a PROPER recovery this time, and while at home keep thinking "new esprit - 210mph+, 0-60 sub 4 secs" over and over in your mind LMAO have a good recovery. Quote OUR CURRENT COLLECITON :- MODIFIED LOTUS ESPRIT, FULL VEILSIDE SUPRA (BEAST 409.3bhp), NEW ADDITON TO THE TROOP, 1996 S CLASS MERC (FULLY PIMPED OUT, DUB EDITION) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan 13 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Get well soon Mike, heres to a speedy recovery ! Quote facebook = [email protected] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andydclements 484 2 Vehicles Report post Posted April 2, 2009 I'm sure he knows people here wish a speedy recovery, and from a fellow sufferer I whole heartedly agree he needs to listen to their advice (tell him if he doesn't he'll find it gives him problems in later life). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mangel 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Backs are a tricky thing And it would appear you only get one which is a nuisance!! Get well soon Mr Kimberley..........your company needs you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeller77 33 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Best wishes to Mr. Kimberley for a full and speedy recovery! A little in-home nursing might fill the bill... Eric Quote 77 Esprit S1 Rebirth in progress "the $6 m. car!, we can rebuild it, better, stronger,.....faster!" 94 RX7 R2, Mazdaspeed bits 2016 NB Focus RS 1944 Willys MB rescue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GasketsGone 11 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Get well soon MJK! Quote Cheers - jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmybondi 3 3 Vehicles Report post Posted April 2, 2009 All the Best wishes to you Mike! Get well soon. Quote Ciao, JB '88 Excel SE - monaco white '99 Elise 111 - azure blue � '87 TurboEsprit - calypso red '02 BMW 325ci convertible - diamond black http://excelregister.lotusexcel.de Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gghc87 64 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Speedy recovery Mr K. Quote Cliff Men marry women with the hope they will never change. Women marry men with the hope they will change. Invariably they are both disappointed. : Albert Einstein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 254 1 Vehicles Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Has he been passengering in the Exige by any chance? Get well soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,391 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 No. Can't get in with his back pain. Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 856 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 No. Won't get in when his son's driving. Listen to the Docs this time Mike! Hope you're up and about soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Paterson 18 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Mike, I wish you a speedy recovery to good health. You've no excuse for being bored, you can always write that book. I want the film rights. :-) Kind regards Alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbclotus 497 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Get Well soon Mr Kimberely .Best wishes to you. From Mike Mel and Claudia................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esp88 47 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 All the Best wishes to you Mr Kimberley ! And speedy recovery! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MKE40 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Take it easy Guvnor, I know that taking advice does not sit well with us 'Gentlemen of a Certain Age' the work can wait for your return but you are irreplaceable.... Kind regards, Mike . Quote "Neglect not thy opportunities" Martock ,Somerset. 1661 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 344 2 Vehicles Report post Posted April 2, 2009 All the best for a speedy recovery, Mike. It is difficult to put yourself first for a change, but you Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iconic Ride 267 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Lotus boss to hand over running of firm The veteran boss of Group Lotus is to hand over the running of the car-maker to an executive committee for a month while he recovers from back surgery. May the needed (and deservedly earned!) rest work its magic on "The Backbone of Lotus," Mike. In the meanwhile, and as a cost effective strategic business move, I would like to offer my services, gratis, to Lotus Cars Ltd for the month of April to fill the position of "running" the company, thereby eliminating the expense or necessity of establishing an executive committee. I am but a single day's travel away, and my baggage is packed. Be forewarned, however, that certain changes in the marque's lineup may be anticipated upon your return. To wit: the "new" Esprit program will have been "fast tracked" substantially, and expected performance numbers will (whether generated [pun intended] electrically or by fossil fuel--or both!) eclipse all speculations to date. Trust me. Cheers, and to a speedy recovery! John Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lotus4s 24 1 Vehicles Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Best wishes for a speedy and better than expected recovery! Quote 1995 S4s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainskea 29 1 Vehicles Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Not so good with the back op not going well, I had L5/S1 two years ago and it took a year to get back to almost normal movement and I am 45. Rehab is a must! Tony, pass on my best to your Dad for recovery over the next month. MJK: does this mean we can expect daily, indepth, posts at LEF?? Bibs, you need to make him a Mod Iain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephenbirdsall 2 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 My first reaction when I saw the title was that it was an April Fool joke, but as I read through it (and it is now the 2nd with no catchphrase having been called) I hope that your recovery is swift, and that the pain you are in is not beyond what you can cope with. All the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
