Yamaha Motor Co. (YMC) and Yamaha Motor Racing (YMR) are pleased to announce that Paolo Pavesio will succeed Lin Jarvis as Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing effective January 1, 2025. Paolo Pavesio, who previously served as Director of Marketing and Motorsport at Yamaha Motor Europe (YME), has been at the forefront of the restructuring of YME’s operations in those areas during his 11 years with the company.
Under his leadership, the revamped Motorsport Division achieved world titles in WorldSBK, EWC and MXGP. Meanwhile, Lin Jarvis was appointed Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing in 1999 and has been instrumental in securing 8 rider, 6 constructor and 7 team titles in the MotoGP World Championship for Yamaha. Although he will step down from his role on December 31, 2024, Jarvis will continue to support YMR in the capacity of Senior Advisor.
Takahiro Sumi, GM, Motor Sports Development Div., Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd on the progress of Lin Jarvis:
“Both personally and on behalf of Yamaha, I would like to thank Lin for his dedication and achievements over the past 26 years. His commitment, diligence and leadership have been instrumental in Yamaha’s success in MotoGP, and I am pleased that we will continue to have access to his knowledge and experience in the future.”
“Lin will be succeeded in the role by Paolo Pavesio, who brings to the role a wealth of experience gained at Yamaha Motor Europe where, as Director of Marketing & Motorsport, he guided Yamaha teams to World Championship titles in WorldSBK, EWC and MXGP.”
“I look forward to welcoming Paolo to Yamaha Motor Racing in January and, under his leadership, I am confident that Yamaha can secure the future success in MotoGP that we all strive for.”
