The former team principal of Lotus, who was also chairman of the team, although his role was more financial than any day-to-day hands on running of the team. Gerard also runs Genii, who sponsored the team and Mangrove Capital Partners, a technological venture firm. More recently, Lopez has been heavily involved in the Neklon Group, an oil and gas company, as a trader and investor. When Renault bought Genii/Lotus out, Lopez stayed on in a advisory position with some specific roles, including liasing with the CVC.

Biography last updated 2 Feb 2016