Changes in Stellantis Leadership Team to Enhance “Dare Forward 2030” Strategic Plan Execution
Stellantis announces leadership changes effective June 1, 2022, to enhance the execution of its "Dare Forward 2030" strategic plan. Maxime Picat becomes Chief Purchasing and Supply Chain Officer, aiming to reduce EV costs by 40%. Uwe Hochgeschurtz steps in as Enlarged Europe Chief Operating Officer, focusing on electrification and online sales. Florian Huettl is appointed Opel and Vauxhall Chief Executive Officer, while Alison Jones is promoted to Senior Vice President of Circular Economy, targeting €2 billion in revenues by 2030. These appointments reflect Stellantis' commitment to transformation and sustainable mobility.
- Maxime Picat's appointment is expected to strengthen supplier relationships and enhance short-term performance.
- Uwe Hochgeschurtz brings extensive experience and focuses on electrification, aiming for double-digit profitability in Europe.
- Alison Jones' promotion highlights Stellantis' commitment to circular economy initiatives, targeting significant revenue growth by 2030.
- Leadership transitions may introduce continuity concerns during strategic implementation.
- The departure of Michelle Wen could disrupt established supplier relationships.
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Changes in Stellantis Leadership Team to Enhance “Dare Forward 2030” Strategic Plan Execution
AMSTERDAM, May 11, 2022 – After 15 months of operation and as part of the execution of its strategic plan “Dare Forward 2030” announced in March 2022, Stellantis today announced the following changes effective June 1, 2022.
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, said: “The daily challenges and ongoing deep transformation of the automotive industry requires organizational agility and talent at the right place at the right timing across our company. After the successful start of Stellantis’ operations, these appointments reflect the bold ambitions of our strategic plan “Dare forward 2030” and will strongly contribute to the transformation path we have already started since Stellantis was formed in January 2021.”
Maxime Picat is appointed Chief Purchasing and Supply Chain Officer, replacing Michelle Wen who will pursue personal projects. Maxime Picat has demonstrated strategic vision and leadership throughout his international career in manufacturing, region and brand. His analytical skills and personality are likely to create trusting relationships with suppliers and enhance Stellantis’ short and mid-term performance in this strategic field of activity, which is focused on lowering the cost of EVs by
Uwe Hochgeschurtz is appointed Enlarged Europe Chief Operating Officer, replacing Maxime Picat. Uwe Hochgeschurtz is a highly qualified and successful sales and marketing leader with strong leadership values, openness to transformational challenges like electrification, online sales and digital marketing. He has more than 30 years of experience in several countries in the automotive industry, especially in international sales. Coupled with this, he also has a strong ability to quickly implement decisions, communicate effectively with his teams and provide a strong impulse to create a vibrant dynamic in this strategic region, which has a 2030 objective to be No. 1 in Europe with double-digit profitability.
Florian Huettl will replace Uwe Hochgeschurtz and join Stellantis’ Top Executive Team as Opel and Vauxhall Chief Executive Officer*. He joined Stellantis in March 2021 and today holds the position of Sales and Marketing Enlarged Europe leader for Opel, after having successfully managed various positions in the automotive industry in different countries including the UK, Germany and Russia. He will lead the worldwide commercial development of the only German brand in Stellantis’ portfolio and its transition into the electric era.
Alison Jones, currently in charge of the UK market, will be promoted to a global role as Senior Vice President of Circular Economy and will be reporting to Philippe de Rovira, Chief Affiliates Officer. She will give new impetus to the Circular Economy business, which is one of the core pillars of “Dare Forward 2030” strategic plan with an overall objective to reach
Paul Willcox, currently UK Vauxhall leader, will replace Alison Jones, thereby simplifying the organization in the UK.
*The formal appointment is subject to approval by the Opel Automobile Supervisory Board
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