Harold Musgrove had worked in various roles at British Leyland and its predecessor Austin before being offered the role of Chairman of the volume car business Austin Rover in 1982 after the departure of Sir Michael Edwardes, reporting to Roy Horrocks, the chairman of British Leyland's new formed car group.
Harold Musgrove had a range of roles at British Leyland and its predecessor Austin before being appointed head of the volume car division Austin Rover in 1982, following Sir Michael Edwardes' departure, with Roy Horrocks serving as his superior within the newly established automotive sector.