Bentley Motors has appointed Andrew Roberts (pictured) as its director of communications from January 5 2015.

Previously head of brand communications for the brand, Roberts will succeed Wolfgang Glabus, who will take up the position as head of industrial and environmental policy at the Volkswagen Group Representation in Berlin.

Roberts will report directly to Bentley’s chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer.

Dürheimer said: “I am delighted to welcome Andrew Roberts into the Bentley leadership team as Director of Communications. Bentley is entering a key period of product launch and I am very confident Andrew will lead our Communications team with the necessary experience and drive to deliver our goals.

“I would also like to thank Wolfgang Glabus for his contribution over the last couple of years which have brought record results for Bentley Motors and wish him continued success in his new role.”