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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has appointed former Infiniti chairman, Christian Meunier, as the Global President of the Jeep Brand. Meunier also is appointed to the Company’s Group Executive Council (GEC). Meunier’s appointment, according to FCA, is with immediate effect.
Meunier joins FCA with deep global automotive experience, serving most recently as Chairman and Global President for Infiniti Motor Company Limited at Nissan.
“I am delighted to add Christian to the leadership team we’re building to drive FCA forward,” said Mike Manley, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) FCA. “He brings additional world class strength and experience to an already-proven bench, and I look forward to the continuation of the Jeep brand’s growth under his stewardship.”
Prior to his current role, Meunier held various global roles at Nissan including Division Vice President of Infiniti Global Sales, Marketing and Operations; Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Operations for Nissan North America; Chairman Nissan Canada and President of Canada and Brazil. In addition, he has held key sales and marketing positions at Ford, Land Rover and Mercedes Benz in Europe and in the U.S.
Commenting on his appointment, Meunier said, ”I’m excited to join the team at FCA,” adding, “The company is one I’ve admired from afar; and, Jeep is a brand that anyone would be privileged to be a part of.”
