Zak Brown

Zak Brown, born on November 7, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, is an American businessman and former racing driver, currently serving as the CEO of McLaren Racing. His journey in motorsport began as a driver, competing in various series, including Formula Ford and Formula 3, before transitioning to the business side of the sport. In 1995, Brown founded Just Marketing International (JMI), which became the world's largest motorsport marketing agency, facilitating significant sponsorship deals across various racing disciplines. His success with JMI established him as a prominent figure in motorsport marketing. Brown joined McLaren in 2016 as Executive Director and was appointed CEO in 2018. Under his leadership, McLaren has experienced a resurgence in performance and commercial success.More