Lead the Charge, providing a unique opportunity to work within the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team

Sydney, 27 September 2022: Modis, soon to become Akkodis has today launched ‘Lead the Charge’, a talent program which will offer a truly unique opportunity for one candidate to work within the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team across the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship season.

As a global leader within Smart Industry, Akkodis is working with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS to help the team achieve its commitment to Net Zero. Both organisations understand that achieving this commitment will require incredible people, the best technology, and creative minds. Together, both partners are providing the opportunity for one selected candidate to drive a tangible difference to the team’s sustainability goals.

Graduates or anyone with a technical background and a passion for sustainability and motorsports are encouraged to apply for the role.

This program follows on from the previous Lead the Charge program which Akkodis launched with the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team when Yale student Shreyas Raman joined the team for Season 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, says: “We’re delighted to announce this opportunity with our Partner, Akkodis. We are committed to our journey towards net zero and Akkodis will play a part in this by connecting us with young, talented individuals who want to shape the future. We believe this new program will attract world-class talent who want to contribute to our success on, and off the track”.

Jan Gupta, President of Akkodis says: “As a global leader in Smart Industry, we’re striving to engineer a smarter and more sustainable future. Our partners at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team are at the vanguard of sustainability in world motorsport, and we are proud to support them on their journey to Net Zero. Through this global program we will give access to our global talent community and identify one incredible talent who will play an active role in achieving the team’s ambitions. We will offer the right candidate a unique opportunity to accelerate the development and put their career in pole position.”

Peter Hawkins, Senior Vice President of Modis, soon to become Akkodis Australia says: “This is an unbelievable opportunity for an individual who aspires to work within the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. In 2021 our Australian candidate made the top two, so it is an opportunity well in reach of any young Australian wanting an opportunity to be involved in Formula One. Australia has some outstanding talent, and I would encourage anyone who is interested to apply for this experience of a lifetime.”

For more information on the initiative and details on how to apply, visit Akkodis.com/LeadTheCharge.

About Modis, soon to become Akkodis

Modis, soon to become Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.

With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group.

Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate. www.akkodis.com

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About the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is the works team of Mercedes-Benz, competing at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship.

Formula One is like nothing else in the sporting sphere. It’s a demanding technical and human challenge, combining cutting-edge technologies and innovation, high-performance management and elite teamwork. At Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and young star George Russell.

The team has set a new benchmark for F1 success during the sport’s current Hybrid era, winning consecutive Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and the Constructors’ Championship in 2021. During those title-winning seasons, the team has scored 111 wins, 232 podium finishes, 118 pole positions, 81 fastest laps and 53 one-two finishes from 160 race starts.

For further information, please contact:

Bradley Lord
Motorsport Communications Director

blord@mercedesamgf1.com

+44 (0) 7785 682 893