{"id":51577,"date":"2024-12-11T12:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T11:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acea.auto\/?post_type=pr-regular&p=51577"},"modified":"2024-12-11T12:12:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T11:12:51","slug":"acea-presidency-transitions-to-new-mandate-as-stellantis-membership-approved","status":"publish","type":"pr-regular","link":"https:\/\/www.acea.auto\/press-release\/acea-presidency-transitions-to-new-mandate-as-stellantis-membership-approved\/","title":{"rendered":"ACEA presidency transitions to new mandate as Stellantis membership approved"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brussels, 11 December 2024 \u2013 The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers\u2019 Association (ACEA) has elected Ola K\u00e4llenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Mercedes-Benz Group, as its new President, who will assume this function from 1 January 2025. \r\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mr K\u00e4llenius will take over the presidency from Renault Group\u2019s CEO, Luca de Meo, who has held the position for the last two years. The Board has also today approved membership of Stellantis N.V. who will join ACEA on 1 January 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACEA\u2019s outgoing President and CEO of Renault Group, Luca de Meo<\/strong>: “Now is the time to play more collaborative than ever in Europe. Welcoming Stellantis back to ACEA is a signal that the industry is stronger when acting with a common voice. European auto makers are facing an unprecedented competitiveness crisis while also managing a highly challenging decarbonisation transition \u2013 at this critical moment the unity of our sector is paramount. I know this is a conviction shared with Ola K\u00e4llenius. He can count on my full support as he takes over as the new ACEA president. On my side, I remain fully dedicated to making Europe\u2019s industry move forward.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACEA\u2019s incoming President and Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz, Ola K\u00e4llenius: \u201c<\/strong>ACEA is one of the most relevant and trusted industry voices in Brussels. I\u2019m honoured to be taking over from Luca de Meo as ACEA president at such a critical moment for Europe\u2019s automotive industry. Thank you to the members of ACEA for placing their trust in me, and to the entire ACEA team who are tirelessly bolstering the standing of our industry with the political institutions in Brussels.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDuring my presidency, ACEA will focus on improving regulatory conditions with the goal of sharpening our competitive edge in the digital and electric era. We will work towards fostering a market-driven decarbonisation of our industry. And we will champion international trade that is free, fair and rule based. I\u2019m confident the EU automotive industry has what it takes to succeed in the global competition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ACEA President is elected for a year-long term, once renewable, from the CEOs of its member companies \u2013 14 of the largest Europe-based car, van, truck, and bus manufacturers operating globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t

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The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers\u2019 Association (ACEA) has elected Ola K\u00e4llenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group, as its new President, who will assume this function from 1 January 2025.<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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