The rebuilding process continues at Lotus F1 with the team announcing changes to its management structure ahead of the 2012 season.
The squad have appointed Patrick Louis as their new chief executive officer with Thomas Mayer taking over his old role of chief operating officer.
Lotus Chairman Gerard Lopez confirmed that the changes were made with an eye on returning to the front of the grid in a couple of years.
"Our fight to return to the front of the grid is a continual process, and we are leaving no stone unturned," Lopez said.
"The contributions that Patrick Louis and Eric Boullier have made so far have been invaluable, and we are now able to better focus their efforts through the addition of Thomas Mayer as Chief Operating Officer.
"Thomas comes to us with over 15 years' professional experience. He has an in-depth knowledge of running large operations incorporating production, logistics and organisational structuring.
"Our efforts are concerted behind our objective to be a contender once more for the 2015-16 Championships, to continue the proud heritage of the 1994-95 and 2005-6 World Championship titles achieved by Enstone."
