Supercars has finalized the hiring of Nick Raman, previously BMW Australia's communications manager, to fill the vacant head of communications role.Raman will join the company on August 4, replacing Matthew Carmichael, who left two months ago.His appointment follows a strategic shift in the role's location from the Gold Coast to Sydney under former CEO James Warburton's direction.

Raman's career includes seven years at BMW Australia, where he collaborated with Supercars on events like the Bathurst 12 Hour, as well as stints at Lexus Australia, The Project Group, and Stellantis.

His new role will be based on the Gold Coast alongside Supercars' PR team, with reporting lines to Charlotte Valente, the Sydney-based chief marketing officer.This move marks another strategic adjustment for the position, which previously transitioned from the Gold Coast to Sydney.Supercars chairman Barclay Nettlefold, who became interim CEO after Warburton's departure, is expected to retain the role long-term.The hiring underscores Supercars' efforts to strengthen its communications leadership amid ongoing organizational changes.