PROFILE
BMW Z8 and New MINI
there has ever been to join . Far from recognising automotive as a ‘ masculine ’ industry , a question she is asked all too often , Wortmann is a passionate believer in simply putting the right person in the right job .
“ I don ’ t think of automotive as being a male dominated industry ,” she says . “ The old metal sheet stuff has completely transformed into digital technologies . You can change , create and influence at will .
“ I want to have the best people in a high performance team which is passionate and motivated . I have some fantastic women in my team and also some fantastic men too .”
And for those budding engineers and creatives seeking a career in the ever-transforming motoring trade , Wortmann concludes by urging fearlessness .
“ Everything is possible , you just have to grab it and do it . The only person who can hinder that is yourself . If something goes wrong , what is the worst that can happen ? In most cases , the answer to that is nothing .”
18 March 2017