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 held various positions at British Leyland and its predecessor Austin prior to being appointed Chairman of the volume car division Austin Rover in 1982, following Sir Michael Edwardes' departure, with oversight from Roy Horrocks, chairman of British Leyland's newly formed automotive group.