Xavier Chardon Appointed CEO of Citroën
Rhea-AI Summary
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) has appointed Xavier Chardon as the new Chief Executive Officer of Citroën, effective June 2, 2025. Chardon, who brings nearly 20 years of experience with the Citroën brand and strong international background, will report to Jean-Philippe Imparato, Stellantis' Chief Operating Officer, Enlarged Europe. The appointment comes as Citroën aims to build on recent successes and accelerate its transformation in the evolving automotive industry. Chardon succeeds Thierry Koskas, who led the brand for two years and oversaw significant lineup renewals, including the recent introduction of the new C5 Aircross.
Positive
- Appointment of an experienced leader with 20 years of Citroën brand knowledge
- Continuity in leadership with internal promotion showing strong succession planning
- Recent successful product launches including new C5 Aircross
Negative
- Management change could potentially disrupt ongoing strategic initiatives
- Short two-year tenure of previous CEO suggests possible strategic instability
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, STLA declined 0.74%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Xavier Chardon Appointed CEO of Citroën
AMSTERDAM, May 19, 2025 – Xavier Chardon is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Citroën, effective June 2, 2025, reporting to Jean-Philippe Imparato, Stellantis’ Chief Operating Officer, Enlarged Europe.
Xavier Chardon will continue the momentum initiated by the brand in recent months. With a strong international background and in-depth knowledge of the Citroën brand, to which he dedicated almost 20 years of his career, Xavier Chardon’s mission will be to build on Citroën’s recent successes and accelerate the brand’s transformation in a rapidly changing automotive landscape.
Jean-Philippe Imparato stated: “I would like to thank Thierry Koskas for leading Citroën brand over the last two years and for achieving its line up renewal, most recently with the presentation of the new C5 Aircross.”
“We are very pleased to welcome Xavier Chardon to the head of Citroën. His rich and diverse career, his expertise in the automotive sector and his knowledge of the brand will be valuable assets in leading Citroën towards new horizons and strengthening its unique position in the market”, concluded Imparato.
.
# # #
About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands includes Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com
 | @Stellantis |  | Stellantis |  | Stellantis |  | Stellantis | |
For more information, contact: Fernão SILVEIRA +31 6 43 25 43 41 – fernao.silveira@stellantis.com Nathalie ROUSSEL +33 6 87 77 41 82 – nathalie.roussel@stellantis.com communications@stellantis.com www.stellantis.com | ||||||||
Attachment
FAQ
Who is the new CEO of Citroën and when does he start?
What is Xavier Chardon's experience with Citroën?
Who did Xavier Chardon replace as Citroën CEO?
What are Xavier Chardon's main responsibilities as Citroën's new CEO?
What was Citroën's latest product launch under the previous CEO?
