As managing director of InMotion Ventures, Mike Smeed is responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction, leading new deals and aligning fund activities with Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) transformation plans. He joined InMotion from Chery Jaguar Land Rover, a Shanghai-based joint venture between JLR and Chinese car manufacturer Chery Automobile Co., where he was vice-president of finance. Prior to this Mr Smeed was commercial finance director within the global brands division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, a cross-functional team responsible for launching new brands, products and services