Motorsport Executive & Leadership Expert; CEO at McLaren Racing; Founder of Just Marketing International; Author of "Seven Tenths of a Second"
Zak Brown Biography
Zak Brown is a prominent figure in global motorsport, serving as chief executive officer of McLaren Racing. Brown's entry into Formula 1 began unconventionally, using winnings from a television appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" to purchase his first go-kart and launch his racing career. Over nearly three decades, he competed in championships including Formula Ford 1600, the Opel-Lotus Benelux Series, Toyota Atlantic Series, and the British Formula Three Championship, and achieved a podium finish in the Daytona 24 Hours.
In the mid-1990s, Brown founded Just Marketing International, which became a leading motorsport marketing agency, connecting global brands with racing teams and events and influencing the business landscape of the sport. He also co-founded United Autosports, a racing team competing in endurance championships such as the WEC and the European Le Mans Series. These ventures established Brown as both a racing driver and a motorsport executive with commercial expertise.
Brown joined McLaren as executive director of McLaren Technology Group and was later promoted to CEO. As CEO, Brown led the transformation of the McLaren Formula 1 team, implementing changes in personnel, resources, and infrastructure that contributed to the team's return to competitiveness. He promoted Andrea Stella to team principal and oversaw the recruitment of key personnel, pairing drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and fostering a culture focused on transparency and communication.
Under Brown's leadership, McLaren secured consecutive Constructors' Championships, ending the team's longest title drought in Formula 1 history. Beyond Formula 1, Brown expanded McLaren's presence in IndyCar, Formula E, Extreme E, and esports, strengthening the brand's position across multiple motorsport disciplines. McLaren's estimated valuation reached a record $5 billion during his tenure.
Brown authored the book "Seven Tenths of a Second: Life, Leadership and Formula 1," published by Penguin Random House. The book combines biography and business insights, using a pivotal Formula 1 season as its framework to share lessons on leadership, organizational culture, and high-performance decision-making. Brown continues to be recognized for his influence in motorsport management and leadership.
Zak Brown Videos
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