European Automotive supplier organisation, CLEPA CEO, Jean-Marc Gales, has stepped down from his post, with no indication yet of who will replace him long-term.
Current CLEPA president and French suppliers association, Arnaud de David-Beauregard, will act as CEO in the meantime following Gales’ departure yesterday (30 April) after two years with the powerful component association.
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“At the helm of an experienced and efficient team, Jean-Marc has been instrumental in reinforcing CLEPA’s position as the leading European automotive supplier association,” said David-Beauregard.
“We are thankful to Jean-Marc for his invaluable contribution to CLEPA’s operations and wish him every success for his future career plans.”
Formerly PSA Peugeot-Citroen board member, Gales has spent most of his career in the automotive business, mainly with Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, General Motors and BMW.
At the Detroit motor show in January, Gales outlined to just-auto his wish to see harmonisation of standards that can be recognised as equivalent on both sides of the Atlantic.
The former CEO has also been instrumental in the CO2 emissions debate and has called for the full removal of non-tarrif barriers.
At present CLEPA has a record membership of 112 automotive suppliers, 12 national trade associations and 13 associate members.
David-Beauregard has been VP, operating officer of FIEV (French automotive component industries association) since May 2010 and a member of the steering committee of CLEPA since December, 2012.
Neither Gales nor David-Beauregard were immediately available for comment.
