Zenvo Automotive, the renowned Danish supercar manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Jon Gunner as its new Chief Technical Officer (CTO). This strategic move comes as part of the company’s Aurora development program, which is advancing into its next critical phase. The addition of Gunner to the leadership team aims to strengthen Zenvo’s technical capabilities and ensure that the Aurora sports car delivers exceptional driver engagement.
Jon Gunner is a highly respected figure in the automotive industry, celebrated for his significant contributions to the design and technology of modern sports and supercars. Throughout his career, he has played a crucial role in the development of several high-performance models, focusing on areas such as engineering, production methods, weight reduction, aerodynamics, and speed enhancement.
Gunner’s most recent roles include serving as the Head of Innovation and Vehicle Line Director for Aston Martin Lagonda, where he oversaw the Specials, Q, and GT Racing divisions. He also contributed to the development of the original reborn Ford GT and held senior technical positions at Czinger and Koenigsegg. During his tenure at Koenigsegg, he worked closely with Jens Sverdrup, who is now the Chairman and Chief Commercial Officer at Zenvo.
In his new role at Zenvo, Gunner will be responsible for leading the engineering efforts in India, developing Ema’s Generative AI solutions, and managing customer and strategic partner engagements. Reflecting on his new position, Gunner said, “When Jens and Christian [Brandt, Chief Designer] introduced me to their vision for Zenvo’s artisan hypercar range, I was immediately drawn to the team’s ambition to combine state-of-the-art vehicle performance with understated Danish design. After years of developing hypercars and super sports cars for others, I now have the opportunity to use my experience to build elite engineering teams and deliver the next generation of advanced and exciting Zenvo vehicles, starting with the Aurora Tur and Agil models.”
With Gunner’s extensive background and innovative approach, Zenvo Automotive is poised to make significant strides in the hypercar market, further cementing its reputation for excellence and cutting-edge technology.