The ABB FIA Formula E Championship and Modis have announced the first-ever Modis Formula E Innovation Manager, Barnee Lloyd, who will join the all-electric street racing series on a six-month internship ahead of the 2018-19 season.
Back in May, Modis (Formula E’s official partner for professional solutions in IT and engineering) launched the Innovation Manager Challenge to join the all-electric racing series, which attracted nearly 2,000 applications from over 60 countries. This was with the ambition of helping to implement a brand-new software platform for the inaugural round of Season Five under the experienced guidance of Eric Ernst (Head of Technology at Formula E).
The competition consisted of a demanding four-stage selection process that involved psychometric tests on a dedicated Modis online platform, face-to-face interviews with Modis consultants and complex problem-solving exercises.
Lloyd, who graduated from the University of Cambridge and previously worked for automotive giants such as Tesla and Aston Martin, impressed the judges most with his top scores in the combined innovator profile and aptitude test.
Twenty-Five year old Lloyd will begin his internship on the 17th September in the technology department at Formula E in a hands-on environment, including attending pre-season testing and the opening rounds of the 2018/19 Formula E season.
Speaking about his appointment, Lloyd said: “I want to work in something where I can have a direct contribution to the growth of the company and how it’s going to develop in the future.”
Alejandro Agag, Founder and CEO of Formula E said: “I’d like to officially welcome Barnee to the Formula E family and thank Modis for creating a brilliant initiative, which looks for the brightest sparks to work within the e-mobility sector.
“It’s an industry growing exponentially, with the ABB FIA Formula E Championship at the forefront. I look forward to seeing Barnee quickly finding his feet and developing his understanding and implementing new ideas on what surely is the start of a long and successful career in this field.”
Meanwhile, Alain Dehaze, CEO of the Adecco Group, said: “We’re delighted for Barnee as he begins what promises to be a fantastic career in e-mobility and electric racing.
“I’m sure he will perform at the highest level and produce excellent results during his internship. The Innovation Manager Challenge is all about promoting careers in this fast-growing, hi-tech sector and giving young talent the chance they deserve and the needs to shine.
“This first year has surpassed our expectations, and we look forward to connecting with and supporting many more talented young men and women in the years ahead through this innovation programme.”