Nicolas Morel, currently Senior Vice President of Vehicles Projects and Life Series at Groupe PSA, has been appointed to succeed Gilles Le Borgne, Executive Vice President Quality and Engineering, who is billed to leave Groupe PSA on May 2 for personal reasons.
Morel, who has held important positions in various areas of vehicle engineering in Europe and China before his current assignment, will be replaced by Sébastien Jacquet, currently Senior Vice President Vehicle programme.
Carla Gohin, currently Senior Vice President Research and Advanced Engineering, is expanding her scope by becoming Chief Technology Officer, in an effort to strengthen the Group’s future R&D focus on new technological stakes
Commenting on the development, Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Management Board of Groupe PSA, said, “I want to highlight the commitment and contribution of Gilles Le Borgne, who has been able to drive his teams with rigour and professionalism in the execution of the vehicles and technological developments of the Push To Pass strategic plan. Following the departure of Gilles Le Borgne, the replacement plan of the company provides access to high-potential managers who have achieved results and proven their managerial capabilities. It’s also an opportunity to position young talents in key positions in R&D.”