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JCB names George Bamford as co-chair alongside father Anthony

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Posted on September 28, 2026

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· Last updated: September 28, 2026

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JCB Appoints George Bamford Co-Chair Alongside Father Anthony Bamford

JCB Leadership and Company Developments

George Bamford's Appointment as Co-Chair

Sept 27 (Reuters) - Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has appointed George Bamford as co-chair of the company alongside his father Anthony Bamford, the company said in a statement on Monday. 

Background of George Bamford

• George Bamford, who also is the founder of Bamford Watch Department, has been JCB's deputy chair since the start of the year, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Anthony Bamford's Legacy

• The company, which makes tractors and excavators, has been chaired by Anthony Bamford since 1975.

JCB's Investments and Achievements

Major Investments

• JCB is investing £100 million ($132.68 million) in its Staffordshire headquarters, while its $1 billion factory in San Antonio, Texas, is due to open next month.

Technological Innovations

Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Record

• In August, JCB Hydromax set the world land speed record of 406.320mph/653.909kph for a hydrogen-powered vehicle. The company has invested £100 million in hydrogen engine technology.

Global Workforce

• JCB employs around 20,000 people on four continents, according to the company.

Additional Information

($1 = 0.7537 pounds)

(Reporting by Nethra Sailesh and Ruchika Khanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich and Janane Venkatraman)

Key Takeaways

  • George Bamford—already JCB’s deputy chair since early 2026 and founder of Bamford Watch Department—is now co-chair alongside his father, Anthony Bamford, who has chaired the firm since 1975 (marketscreener.com).
  • JCB is investing £100 million to upgrade its Staffordshire headquarters and is set to open a $1 billion, 400-acre factory in San Antonio, Texas, in October 2026 (jcb.com).
  • In August 2026, JCB’s Hydromax hydrogen-powered streamliner, driven by Andy Green, set a provisional FIA world land speed record of 406.32 mph (653.91 km/h), using production-based hydrogen engines—marking it the fastest hydrogen-powered vehicle ever pending ratification (fia.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has been appointed as JCB co-chair?
George Bamford has been appointed as co-chair of JCB alongside his father Anthony Bamford.
What roles does George Bamford have outside of JCB?
George Bamford is also the founder of Bamford Watch Department.
What major investments has JCB announced recently?
JCB is investing £100 million in its Staffordshire headquarters and opening a $1 billion factory in San Antonio, Texas.
What record did JCB Hydromax set recently?
JCB Hydromax set the world land speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle at 406.320mph (653.909kph).
How many people does JCB employ worldwide?
JCB employs around 20,000 people on four continents.

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