Arnaud Leclerc has joined Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK & Ireland as its new managing director, effective immediately.

Arnold Leclerc, managing director, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK & Ireland

Mr Leclerc succeeds Ashley Andrew, who has left the company, and will oversee operations for all FCA functions and brands throughout the UK and Ireland, reporting directly to Alfredo Altavilla, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ chief operating officer, EMEA region.

Mr Leclerc was most recently deputy director general PSA Groupe UK and DS brand development director UK.

“I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead, and to growing our business in the UK market even further,” commented Mr Leclerc. “I’m also pleased to be working with some excellent new products such as Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia, Fiat Tipo and Jeep Compass.”

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