Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has hired 50 specialists to oversee its electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.

The specialists will be tasked with upholding ethical standards, and building EV supply chain resilience, amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Ama Agyewaa Sappor, supply chain mapper and transparency manager at JLR, said: “I chose to commit my skills to JLR because of its commitment to people and planet; not just profits.

“Having grown up in Africa, I am passionate about our upstream impact, including ethical sourcing and sustainable end‑to‑end supply chain operations.

“It all starts with visibility, and that’s what my team brings to the table, contributing directly to JLR’s efforts to be a truly global citizen.”

JLR is currently building new supply chains in preparation for its next generation of EVs, set to launch by 2030.

The new roles will help JLR gather supply chain data, assess risk, ensure legislative compliance, and find solutions to disruption, seen previously during Covid-19, or through shipping disruption in the Red Sea due to conflicts.

Specialists will also monitor standards at mine sites, and track the use of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to help analyse EV supply chain data.

As part of its £20m per year upskilling commitment, JLR has also trained 20,000 of its employees in supply chain management, with topics ranging from export controls, to modern slavery.

Jaspal Gill, supply chain mapper and transparency manager at JLR, said: “In my previous role in JLR’s Industrial Operations, I collaborated with suppliers to support the seamless operation of our production lines.

“In my new role, I work to identify the true source of our parts so we can secure continual supply and uphold the highest supply chain standards.

“Since joining I’ve trained new team members who bring their own experiences from around the business and a strong willingness to learn new skills and embrace new challenges.”