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Citroën and DS Automobiles management integration

Overview

Stellantis has initiated a corporate reorganization to integrate the management of Citroën and DS Automobiles. This restructuring began with the implementation of a common management committee overseen by Xavier Chardon. The initial phase involved several Citroën executives expanding their roles to include DS Automobiles, alongside specific leadership changes in marketing and communications.

The integration has since extended to regional operations, such as in Austria, where Raphaël Gaillard assumed leadership of both brands to mirror the shared organizational structure used at the group’s Paris headquarters. This move is intended to leverage synergies while preserving the distinct market positioning of each brand.

Amidst these changes, CEO Xavier Chardon received the Eurostar Award 2026 in the Brand CEO category from Automotive News Europe. While Chardon oversees both brands, the award specifically recognizes his leadership in driving the turnaround and growth of Citroën. The distinction highlights a strategic vision focused on making mobility more accessible, comfortable, and versatile, supported by a renewed product lineup and a significant increase in electric vehicle orders, notably driven by the e-C3 model. Chardon attributed the recognition to the collective efforts of his teams and the distribution network.

Entities

Citroën · Xavier Chardon · DS Automobiles · Automotive News Europe · Raphaël Gaillard

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Xavier Chardon wins Eurostars 2026 Brand CEO award

    Xavier Chardon, CEO of Citroën and DS Automobiles, has won the 2026 Eurostars Brand CEO award for leading Citroën’s strategic turnaround and product renewal.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Citroën and DS Automobiles announce leadership updates and industry recognition

    Citroën and DS Automobiles are restructuring in Austria under Raphaël Gaillard, while CEO Xavier Chardon received the Eurostar Award 2026 for brand leadership.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Citroën takes control of DS Automobiles management

    Stellantis has established a joint management committee for Citroën and DS Automobiles, integrating leadership across both brands.

Sources

affaritaliani.it · autoactu.com · en.passionnement-citroen.com · francuskie.pl · linforme.com · motorsactu.com · rentokil.com

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