Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK has announced a major restructuring of its senior management team.
Newly appointed deputy managing director Karl Howkins will head up a simpler structure with two country directors managing the Fiat/Abarth and Jeep/Alfa Romeo brands.
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They are joined by heads of Fiat Professional (CVs), FCA Ireland, fleet remarketing and network development. The changes came into effect on 1 June.
Fiat/Abarth: Elena Bernardelli will oversee retail sales and marketing for the brands – she has extensive experience in these areas – particularly Fiat where she was marketing director.
Jeep/Alfa Romeo: Damien Dally will oversee these after previously heading Alfa Romeo. Most recently he wad brand manager of Jeep.
Fiat Professional: Sebastiano Fedrigo remains country director.
FCA Ireland: Gerry Clarke remains country director.
Fleet remarketing: Francis Bleasdale remains director, fleet and remarketing, responsible for all FCA brands.
Network development: Andy Rowe has been appointed director responsible for dealers across the UK and Ireland.
“I’m delighted that the new structure of the company is now aligned with the needs of both our customers and dealer partners,” said Howkins. “We now have the right people in place, with great teams in support, totally focused on the growth of FCA in the UK and Ireland.
“With an exciting and growing range of cars and vans, and with even more new models on their way, I am totally confident in achieving our goals.”
