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.

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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.

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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.