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Stellantis UK Manufacturing Lead and Luton Plant Director, Mark Noble, retires after 36 years’ service

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  • Mark Noble, Stellantis UK Manufacturing Lead and Luton Plant Director, will retire after 36 years’ service
  • Mark oversaw the electrification of Stellantis crops at each Ellesmere Port and Luton
  • Fernando Andreu will assume the function of Luton Plant Director from 1st June 2024

Stellantis has introduced the appointment of Fernando Andreu as Luton Plant Director, following the retirement of Mark Noble after 36 years of service.

Mark has labored on assignments in 5 nations and in virtually each Plant Department since becoming a member of the Vauxhall plant in Luton on 1st May 1988 as a Production Foreman. After having held numerous administration positions at Luton, he took on a lot of roles inside General Motors manufacturing, together with FAW-GM Manufacturing Director in Shanghai, China. He later served as Director of Manufacturing on the Gliwice Plant in Poland from 2013. 

In 2018, Mark grew to become Plant Director of Ellesmere Port, earlier than returning to Luton to take up the identical function in 2022, and was accountable for the electrification of each crops. Production of electrical automobiles (EVs) at Ellesmere Port, the UK’s first EV-only quantity manufacturing plant, started final 12 months, and EV manufacturing will start at Luton from Spring 2025.

Fernando Andreu joined Opel in 1996 as a Junior Engineer on the Zaragoza plant. He subsequently took on positions of rising duty at Zaragoza, earlier than attaining his first worldwide project as Quality Director at Eisenach in Germany. He served as Plant Director in Eisenach from 2018 to 2021, overseeing the launch of the Vauxhall Grandland. Since 2021, he has served as Stellantis Vice-President for VEH Industrial Strategy in MFG Corporate and can assume the function of Plant Director at Luton on 1st June 2024.

Maria Grazia Davino, Group Managing Director, Stellantis UK, stated: “Mark has been instrumental in so many important moments for this company, and we are very grateful to him for his role in the electrification of both Ellesmere Port and Luton. After 36 years of exemplary service, we wish Mark all the very best with his well-earned retirement! I am delighted to announce the appointment of Fernando, whose track record of successes will ensure that the Luton plant makes a smooth transition as it begins electric vehicle production.”

Mark Noble stated: “I’ve had a fantastic 36 years working across almost every level of vehicle manufacturing, and am pleased to be leaving the newly-electrified Luton plant in Fernando’s capable hands. I am proud of the work I’ve been able to do here, and to have had a front-row seat to watch the company progress to a new stage of vehicle production.”

Fernando Andreu stated: “I am looking forward to assuming this new role and overseeing the very first fully-electric vehicle rolling off the line at Luton next year. The team has been working hard to ensure that Luton is continually innovating and evolving, and I am excited to get started and deliver strong results for the business.”

  

For extra data, please contact:

Jeremy Townsend 
+44 (0)7827 896480
jeremy.townsend@stellantis.com

VolvoCars

Robert Deane appointed new Commercial Operations Director at Volvo Car UK

•    Robert Deane joins Volvo Car UK as Commercial Operations Director

•    Deane’s intensive automotive sector expertise will help the corporate’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) gross sales technique, strengthening its shopper and retailer relationships

Volvo Car UK is happy to announce the appointment of Robert Deane as its new Commercial Operations Director.

Deane joins the corporate with intensive expertise in senior positions within the automotive sector. Most just lately he was Commercial Director – International Markets on the electrical bike firm LiveWire and Director of Sales Planning and Network Development for the EMEA areas at Harley-Davidson. His expertise additionally covers time throughout Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen Group UK and PSA Peugeot Citroën, based mostly each within the UK and in China.

He took up his new function on 4 March, succeeding Nicole Melillo Shaw, who was appointed Managing Director of Volvo Car UK in November 2023.

Speaking about his new function, Deane stated: “We are in a fast-changing business landscape where we need to be able to do more than simply offer great products and meet consumer expectations. As well as making the consumer experience as smooth, straightforward and reassuring as possible, we have to strengthen and maintain mutually rewarding relationships with retailers as we develop our D2C sales strategy – this is something I am very passionate about. I’m delighted to be joining at this exciting time and am looking forward to this new chapter with Volvo.”

Welcoming Deane to the corporate, Nicole Melillo Shaw stated: “I am delighted with Robert’s appointment. His experience in leading the transition to a direct-to-consumer model, coupled with his longevity within the automotive sector, will help us to enhance our consumer journey and retailer relationships. These will ultimately drive further growth for our brand.”

RollsRoyce

ROLLS-ROYCE ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES & BRAND

  • Rolls-Royce pronounces departure of Director of Sales & Brand, Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, with impact from 29 February 2024
  • Henrik leaves Goodwood after six years to take up a brand new senior place throughout the BMW Group, taking part in a number one position shaping the model’s future high-end luxurious vehicles
  • Succeeded as Director of Sales & Brand on 1 March by Julian Jenkins, former Regional Director and General Manager, Sales Operations
  • Julian returns to Rolls-Royce after serving as Sales Director of BMW UK, and most lately Chief Commercial Officer at Italian supercar producer Bizzarrini


 “Since 2018, Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer has completely transformed our mindset and attitude – how we work together, how we understand and interact with our clients and the experiences we offer them. He leaves Rolls-Royce a better place, with his enduring legacy of innovation, progress and achievement in client engagement, product development and consistency in the way our marque presents itself around the world. To build on Henrik’s work, we’re delighted to welcome Julian Jenkins back to Goodwood. Like Charles Rolls, Julian originally studied engineering but found his true vocation as a consummate sales, marketing and product professional. His luxury experience, strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills make him exceptionally well placed to build on Henrik’s achievements. These are exciting times for all of us, and we wish both Henrik and Julian well in their new roles.”
 Chris Brownridge, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

An uncompromising, unceasing need to make sure the very best ranges of actually private shopper engagement and absolute consistency in how Rolls-Royce presents itself around the globe are central pillars of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ power and ongoing success as an organization. Today, Rolls-Royce pronounces that the architect of many initiatives which drive these facets, Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, is relinquishing his position as Director of Sales & Brand after six years with the corporate. From 1 March, Henrik will take up a brand new senior place throughout the BMW Group, the place he’ll play a number one position shaping the model’s future high-end luxurious vehicles.

Henrik got here to Rolls-Royce’s international headquarters at Goodwood in 2018, having beforehand been the marque’s Regional Director for the Greater China area. During his tenure, he led the product growth, gross sales and advertising campaigns for business-critical mannequin launches together with Cullinan, Ghost, Phantom Series II and, most lately, Spectre. He additionally performed a central position in making Coachbuild a everlasting fixture throughout the Rolls-Royce portfolio.

Committed to consistency in all issues, Henrik remodeled the marque’s mindset and perspective. In explicit, he basically reshaped how Rolls-Royce understands and interacts with its purchasers and the experiences it presents them. He introduced a extra targeted, individualised, disciplined and data-driven method to shopper engagement, for instance with the invitation-only Whispers app for Rolls-Royce house owners. Under Henrik’s management, Rolls-Royce developed a brand new Visual Identity, presently being rolled out at seller companions worldwide. The marque additionally prolonged its massively profitable Goodwood Private Office idea to Dubai and Shanghai, with two extra following this 12 months. Thanks partly to those Private Offices, 2023 was a file 12 months by way of each quantity and worth for the marque’s unrivalled Bespoke programme.

Henrik’s successor from 1 March might be Julian Jenkins. Julian is a well known determine inside Rolls-Royce, having beforehand spent six years at Goodwood, first as General Manager, Sales Operations, then as Regional Director for the Europe. A former President of Aston Martin Lagonda within the Americas, and holder of senior roles at Bentley in North America and the Asia-Pacific area, he makes a welcome return to the Home of Rolls-Royce after serving as Sales Director of BMW UK, and most lately Chief Commercial Officer at Italian supercar producer Bizzarrini, the place he performed a vital position in driving income progress and shaping the business success of the corporate. Julian’s worldwide expertise, product experience and deep data of the luxurious sector guarantee he’s completely positioned to take Rolls-Royce ahead in the direction of its all-electric future.

BMW

All beneath one roof – employees transfer into Plant Debrecen Communication Centre

+++ Debrecen Plant Director Hans-Peter Kemser: “Another milestone on the road to the NEUE KLASSE” +++ Surrounded by all manufacturing applied sciences: Communication Centre as central hub +++ Already greater than 1,000 workers in Debrecen +++

 

Debrecen. Employees of the long run Plant Debrecen have moved into the central Communication Centre, the place they’re becoming a member of forces for the ultimate stretch earlier than the official collection launch of the NEUE KLASSE. Debrecen Plant Director Hans-Peter Kemser is happy with building progress: “In just a few months, pre-series production will get underway here in Debrecen, setting new standards – not just for the vehicles themselves, but also for processes here at the plant. The Communication Centre will support us by creating short lines of communication and enabling a good exchange of information between all technologies at any time.” The structure additionally helps the idea of the BMW iFACTORY, which shall be totally applied in Debrecen.

While non-production workers are already settling into their workplaces on-site, manufacturing employees are making ready for his or her future roles at Plant Debrecen inside the firm’s international manufacturing community. This will guarantee a clean begin to pre-series manufacturing in 2024 and the profitable collection launch of the primary NEUE KLASSE mannequin in 2025.

Model of Leipzig central constructing additional optimised

Inspired by the central constructing at BMW Group Plant Leipzig, the Communication Centre in Debrecen will even hyperlink the manufacturing applied sciences of the physique store, paint store and meeting. In Debrecen, this underlying precept was additional developed with the creation of a central constructing the place the community concept is paramount. The open structure offers each assembly areas and sequestered workplaces. The two-storey Communication Centre is about 19,000 sq. metres in dimension; round half of this space shall be workplace house.

The three important manufacturing areas are located across the administrative space. The Communication Centre is not only the place colleagues come collectively, but in addition folks and merchandise: From the physique store, which is adjoining to the workplace constructing on the precise, unpainted automobile our bodies will make their means on a conveyor belt, seen above folks’s heads, by the Communication Centre to the paint store, situated centrally behind it. From there, the painted our bodies shall be transported again by the workplace constructing to the car meeting, which is to the left. This signifies that everybody who doesn’t work straight in manufacturing can nonetheless see the product always.

The multifunctional employees restaurant can be used for conferences exterior of mealtimes. This is situated on the bottom flooring as nicely, together with the central market and well being centre. A state-of-the-art laboratory additionally discovered residence within the Communication Center’s floor flooring space in 1,300 sq. meters. The colleagues of the laboratory shall be chargeable for the premium high quality of the colours of the Neue Klasse fashions. The 700-square meter, well-equipped Health Center of the Plant shall be working within the constructing as nicely to handle the colleagues’ well being and well-being, whereas additionally finishing up prevention and screening campaigns. The higher flooring is occupied by workplaces.

Architectural idea primarily based on ideas of BMW iFACTORY

Digitalisation is taking part in a significant function in building of the plant – the digital begin of manufacturing for Plant Debrecen’s digital twin already befell in March 2023. The significance of digitalisation can also be mirrored within the Communication Centre’s tools. Meeting rooms characteristic fashionable digital components that allow digital collaboration all through the plant and past.

The ideas of the BMW iFACTORY have been already considered through the planning part. 5G expertise is used all through the grounds and paper isn’t seen on the Debrecen plant – which goals to be nearly paperless.

Other assets shall be used fastidiously as nicely. When selecting the furnishings, easy-to-recycle supplies have been most popular, with in depth use of wooden. Plant Debrecen will even function solely with out fossil fuels.

RollsRoyce

ROLLS-ROYCE BUILDS ON FOUNDATION OF ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE: TWO NEW SENIOR LEADERS TO JOIN THE COMPANY

  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars pronounces the retirement of its Director of Manufacturing, Johann (‘Hans’) Wolf, concluding his extremely distinguished 46-year profession with BMW Group
  • Director of Engineering, Dr Mihiar Ayoubi, is promoted to Senior Vice President function inside BMW Group following profitable introduction of Spectre, with pathway set for future electrification
  • Both go away a permanent legacy of innovation, progress and achievement, culminating within the growth and launch of Spectre
  • Engineering groups for upcoming and future merchandise will probably be led from 1 January 2024 by new Director of Engineering Dr Bernhard Dressler, who beforehand led the Ghost challenge staff
  • New Director of Manufacturing will probably be Gunther Böhner, who will lead the marque’s extension plans and new manufacturing capabilities from 1 January 2024

“In their respective time at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, both Hans and Mihiar have had a substantial impact on our business. As our Director of Engineering, Mihiar has driven pivotal advances in our powertrain, suspension and software technologies, harmonising physical engineering practices with advanced digital systems. He developed solutions to the increasingly complex challenges presented by Bespoke and Coachbuild commissions and oversaw the development of Spectre – a towering technical achievement that spearheads a bold electric future for Rolls-Royce. As the marque’s Director of Manufacturing, Hans led Rolls-Royce manufacturing through landmark launches including Ghost and Cullinan, the marque’s most highly sought-after models. With the introduction of Spectre, Hans embraced and mastered the challenge of manufacturing the first-ever all‑electric Rolls-Royce. Both Hans and Mihiar will be greatly missed by all at Goodwood and the global Rolls-Royce team, but I know that their carefully chosen successors will bring their own immense wealth of expertise to these crucial and prestigious senior leadership roles, as the marque embarks on the next chapter of its storied history.”
Chris Brownridge, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has at this time introduced two adjustments to its senior management staff.

Hans Wolf will retire from his function of Director of Manufacturing, concluding a outstanding 46‑12 months profession with BMW Group.

Director of Engineering, Dr Mihiar Ayoubi, has been promoted to a Senior Vice President function inside BMW Group after six years on the Home of Rolls-Royce.

Both will formally hand over to their respective successors on 1 January 2024, with Gunther Böhner taking on from Hans and Dr Bernhard Dressler succeeding Mihiar.


ENGINEERING: PART OF THE BRAND’S DNA

Rolls-Royce’s co-founders, The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls and Sir Henry Royce, had very totally different characters and backgrounds, however have been each extremely expert, fastidious and progressive engineers. Almost 120 years later, engineering stays one of many three foundational pillars – along with design and craftsmanship – of the Rolls-Royce philosophy and model.

During his six years at Rolls-Royce, Dr Mihiar Ayoubi led the engineering groups answerable for Ghost, Cullinan and Spectre; he additionally oversaw the specialist groups creating complicated, progressive and extremely Bespoke applied sciences for the Boat Tail and Droptail Coachbuild tasks.

Under Mihiar’s management, the engineering division at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars laid the foundations for the marque’s all-electric future, creating the drivetrain, battery, chassis and ‘Decentralised Intelligence’ management methods for Spectre. Engineering has additionally reasserted its central significance in delivering future Coachbuild commissions by means of the ground-breaking technical work undertaken on each Boat Tail and Droptail.

With Mihiar’s promotion, total accountability for persevering with that very important and prestigious work now passes to Dr Bernhard Dressler, who’s at present Head of Product Concept at BMW Group. Bernhard is already well-known to many at Rolls-Royce, as he beforehand led the challenge staff for Ghost. Bringing a wealth of information and expertise of the marque’s tradition and enterprise mannequin to his new place, Bernhard is ideally positioned to construct on the agency foundations laid by his predecessor.

Mihiar’s promotion, to Senior Vice President Driving Experience for BMW Group, is the newest step in a distinguished engineering profession with the corporate that started in 1997, after gaining a Degree and Doctorate in Control Systems Engineering and Applied Artificial Intelligence from the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany.

At BMW Group, Mihiar headed departments in acoustics and vibration, dynamics growth, chassis management methods, drivetrain growth, all-wheel drive and driver help methods, earlier than taking up the senior function of Head of Concepts, Architectures and Integration. He was promoted to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2018, having already been concerned with the engineering idea for Phantom 8.

MANUFACTURING: TURNING VISIONS IN REALITY

The Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood is the one place on the planet the place Rolls-Royce motor automobiles are designed and hand-built, all of them to order and all incorporating Bespoke parts.

Hans joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in November 2018. During his five-year tenure as Director of Manufacturing, he oversaw the launch of Ghost and Cullinan, respectively essentially the most technologically superior Rolls-Royce ever made and essentially the most in-demand mannequin within the marque’s modern product portfolio. Hans additionally took on the problem of producing Spectre, the primary all-electric Rolls-Royce ever created – a problem he and his staff have mastered, with the primary collection manufacturing Spectres being handed over to their new house owners in simply the previous few weeks.

Hans’ tenure as Director of Manufacturing included the highest-ever output within the marque’s historical past, with over 6,000 hand-built, bespoke motor automobiles produced in a single 12 months. In 2020, he led the staff that made Rolls‑Royce the primary UK producer to restart motor automotive manufacturing after the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

His retirement marks the tip of a profession with BMW Group that spans greater than 4 many years. Starting out in 1977 as an apprentice, he went on to carry plenty of senior manufacturing roles: previous to becoming a member of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2018, he was answerable for integrating all new merchandise into BMW Group’s largest European manufacturing plant at Dingolfing, in Bavaria.

In late summer time 2023, Rolls-Royce submitted plans to increase the Goodwood plant. The principal purpose is so as to add enhanced capabilities to ship shoppers’ more and more bold Bespoke and Coachbuild commissions. Hans performed a key function in creating the plans, making use of his lengthy expertise gained on tasks together with the unconventional reconfiguration of the Goodwood plant in readiness for Spectre and future fashions.

Taking these new growth plans ahead will probably be his successor, Gunther Böhner, who has held a wide range of senior manufacturing roles inside BMW Group in a profession spanning greater than 25 years. From 1998 to 2013, he labored throughout planning, meeting, logistics and high quality administration in Germany, then transferred to the MINI plant in Oxford – first as General Manager, then Director of Assembly. Gunther is well-known to many at Rolls-Royce, having labored on plenty of joint tasks between Goodwood and the BMW plant at Dingolfing, the place he’s at present Director of Assembly. Gunther’s expertise each with Rolls-Royce and of working within the UK equip him completely to construct on the excellent outcomes Hans and his staff have delivered.

Mazda

Mazda’s Jeff Guyton Named 2023 Automotive News All-Star

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Jeff Guyton, Representative Director and Chief Financial Officer of Mazda Motor Corporation, has been recognized as a 2023 Automotive News All-Star in the U.S. Executive, Global Automaker category, a follow-up to his 2020 honor as Automotive News Brand Executive All-Star.

Jeff Guyton, Mazda Motor Corporation's Representative Director, and Chief Financial Officer

This recent accomplishment recognizes Guyton’s efforts as the former CEO of Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) and his current responsibilities overseeing operations in North America and serving as the company’s global CFO.

“Mazda’s recent achievements – including the launch of our flagship 2024 Mazda CX-90 – are a testament to the brand’s collective efforts across customer experience, dealer footprint, and vehicle quality,” said Guyton who is based in Hiroshima, Japan.

During the Q2 fiscal year earnings report on November 7, Mazda raised its outlook for the current fiscal year, targeting record earnings, revenue, operating profit, net income, and U.S. vehicle sales.

The Automotive News All-Stars awards recognize innovative leaders who produce exceptional products and customer service, while making innumerable noteworthy contributions to the industry.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at News.MazdaUSA.com.

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HondaEu

Summary of Honda CEO Speech at the Japan Mobility Show 2023

Summary of Honda CEO Speech at the Japan Mobility Show 2023

TOKYO, Japan, October 25, 2023 — Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Director, President for Representative, Toshihiro Mibe held a press conference today, at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023.

Following is a summary of his formal remarks:

  • About JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW

The Tokyo Motor Show has been renamed as the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW. It will showcase not only cars and motorcycles but also a wider range of mobility products, services, and technologies. Honda will exhibit various forms of current and future mobility products at the event, inviting visitors to experience and participate in creating the future of mobility.

  • Our passion behind the Honda Global Brand Slogan, “The Power of Dreams — How we move you.”

Honda celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. The Honda Global Brand Slogan, “The Power of Dreams — How we move you,” reflects the company’s commitment to realizing dreams through a diverse range of mobility products and services that empower people physically and emotionally.

Honda aims to transcend constraints and augment abilities through its mobility products and services. By offering greater freedom and expanding possibilities, Honda envisions a future where mobility enhances people’s lives.

  • Value proposition unique only to Honda – “Transcend” and “Augment”

Honda’s mobility products and services aim to transcend constraints such as time and place and augment people’s abilities and possibilities. This approach has been at the core of Honda’s offerings for the past 75 years and will continue to shape future mobility.

Honda’s exhibition at the event includes various mobility products and technologies that enable people to move freely and overcome constraints, as well as products that expand their abilities and living radius.

Examples of Honda’s mobility solutions showcased at the event include the Cruise Origin autonomous vehicle, Honda eVTOL and HondaJet aircraft, SUSTAINA-C Concept car made from recycled materials, Honda Avatar Robot and the UNI-ONE mobility device, and the Honda CI-MEV self-driving micro-mobility vehicle.

  • Creating our “dream mobility” through a Generative AI-powered experience

Honda invites visitors to participate in the Dream Loop, where generative AI generates design drawings of future mobility based on their input. Honda plans to select a few ideas to develop further with its designers after the show.

In addition, Honda introduces the Prelude Concept, a specialty sports model that embodies Honda’s sporty and electrified future. The Prelude Concept promises a thrilling and exhilarating driving experience.

Summary divide Honda CEO Speech at the Japan Mobility Show 2023

The Honda booth at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW showcases a wide range of future mobility products and invites visitors to explore and imagine the future of Honda’s mobility vision. Honda hopes that visitors will share their dreams and desires for better mobility, joining them in expanding their dreams for the future.

Thank you.

VolvoCars

Nicole Melillo Shaw appointed as the new Managing Director of Volvo Car UK, succeeding Kristian Elvefors

Kristian Elvefors, who has served as the Managing Director of Volvo Car UK for four years, will be stepping down from his position. Taking over the role will be Nicole Melillo Shaw, currently the company’s Commercial Operations Director, effective from 1 November 2023.

After leading Volvo Car UK since June 2019, Elvefors has decided to pursue a new opportunity outside of Volvo Cars and the automotive industry. He expressed his pride in working with a dedicated team during a critical time of transition for the company. Together, they successfully transformed Volvo Cars’ first global market from wholesale to retail operations, with the full support of their retailer partners.

Melillo Shaw, who joined Volvo Car UK in March 2020 as the Consumer Director, brings 18 years of experience in senior marketing roles with renowned brands. In June 2022, she transitioned to her current position as the Commercial Operations Director. She expressed her excitement for the future challenges and opportunities and looks forward to working closely with the wider Volvo Car UK business and their retailer partners, ensuring the consumer remains the central focus.

Elvefors will remain with the company until the end of the year to facilitate a smooth transition of leadership.

JeepUk

Management changes announced for Stellantis UK

  • Jules Tilstone is appointed Managing Director for Premium Brands: Alfa Romeo and DS Automobiles
  • Julie David retires from the Group
  • Kris Cholmondeley appointed Managing Director for Jeep
  • Max Bailly appointed Marketing Director Peugeot
  • All changes take effect on 1st November

27th September 2023 – Stellantis UK has announced management changes for their senior leadership roles.

Jules Tilstone has been appointed as the Managing Director for the Premium Brands division, overseeing Alfa Romeo and DS Automobiles. He replaces Julie David in this role. Kris Cholmondeley, who was previously the Marketing Director for Peugeot, will now take over as the Managing Director for Jeep. Max Bailly, currently holding a position in the Marketing Department, will be the new Marketing Director for Peugeot. These changes will come into effect on 1st November.

Jules Tilstone has more than 20 years of experience with Stellantis. He began his career as a Commercial Manager and has held various positions within the company, including National Fleet and Marketing for Citroën. He also served as the International Head of Marketing and European Commercial Director for DS Automobiles. Before taking on his current role as Managing Director for the Jeep brand earlier this year, he was the UK Managing Director for DS Automobiles.

Julie David, the current Managing Director for Premium Brands, will be retiring from the company on 31st October 2023. She joined Stellantis in January 2021 as the Managing Director for Peugeot and later took on the role of leading the Premium Brands division. After her retirement, she plans to pursue a related career path.

Kris Cholmondeley started his career with Peugeot in 2004 and has held various positions within the company, including Head of Communications for DS Automobiles and Head of Business Sales for Citroën and DS. He was also the Head of Sales Strategy for Citroën and DS and the Head of PR for Alfa Romeo and DS Automobiles. Most recently, he served as the Marketing Director for Peugeot.

Max Bailly joined Peugeot in 2015 and has worked in multiple roles within the Marketing Department, including Product Manager, Head of Commercial Actions, Head of Product & Pricing, and Interim Marketing Director. He briefly served as the Planning Director, supporting the Group Managing Director. He will now return to the role of Marketing Director for Peugeot.

Maria Grazia Davino, the Group Managing Director of Stellantis UK, expressed her well wishes for Jules Tilstone, Kris Cholmondeley, and Max Bailly in their new positions. She also thanked Julie David for her contributions and wished her success in her future endeavors.

ENDS

About Stellantis

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a leading automaker and mobility provider with a portfolio of iconic brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move, and Leasys. The company aims to be the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, creating value for stakeholders and communities. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.

For more information, contact:

Jeremy TOWNSEND +44 7827 896 480 – jeremy.townsend@stellantis.com

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www.stellantis.com

Mazda

Rising Star Recognition for Bob Pan at Mazda

WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 11, 2023) – Bob Pan, the Senior Director of Sales Planning & Supply Chain Innovation at Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), has been honored as a 2023 Rising Star by Automotive News.

The Rising Stars program acknowledges talented and dedicated executives in the U.S. automotive industry who are under the age of 45. These individuals have the potential to become future leaders in various sectors such as manufacturing, supply, mobility, and services.

Tom Donnelly, the President and CEO of MNAO, expressed pride in Bob Pan’s recognition as an Automotive News Rising Star. Donnelly credited Pan’s leadership for transforming Mazda’s operations in the United States and contributing significantly to the company’s growth in North America. Pan and his team utilize a data-driven approach that provides actionable insights.

Bob Pan began his journey at Mazda in 2008 and has been a part of the Sales Planning department. During his time there, he has revolutionized Mazda’s perspective on its business and challenged the organization to be more adaptable in deploying incentives and placing vehicles in markets with the highest potential. As a result, Mazda has achieved three consecutive annual market share records since 2019.

Pan also previously worked in Mazda’s Strategic Planning department, where he played a crucial role in developing and solidifying Mazda’s value creation strategy known as Brand Value Management. This new direction required Mazda to redefine its fundamental beliefs and set goals to increase both volume and transaction price, a rare accomplishment in the automotive industry.

Automotive News has been recognizing rising stars in the industry since 2014. This year’s honorees represent 24 companies and various disciplines, including executive management, purchasing, engineering, mobility, and design.

Mazda North American Operations, headquartered in Irvine, California, oversees the sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support for Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia through around 795 dealers. Mazda Canada Inc. manages operations in Canada, while Mazda Motor de Mexico and Mazda de Colombia handle operations in Mexico and Colombia, respectively.

For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Stay updated with MNAO’s social media channels on Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

Contact:

Tamara Mlynarczyk, Mazda North American Operations, media@mazdausa.com
Drew Cary, Mazda North American Operations, media@mazdausa.com