- 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.
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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.
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