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Citroen Appoints Xavier Chardon As Chief Executive Officer

May 19, 2025•7 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Citroen

Xavier Chardon
ParisAutomotiveManufacturing

Description

Citroen has appointed Xavier Chardon as its new CEO, effective June 2. Chardon will replace Thierry Koskas, who has led the brand for two years. His experience in the automotive industry is expected to drive Citroen's transformation.

Company Information

Company

Citroen

Location

Paris, Ile De France, France

About

Citroën is a French carmaker founded in 1919 by André Citroën and part of Groupe PSA. At the heart of the automotive market, Citroën has since 1919 stood as a popular brand in the noble sense of the term (Traction Avant, 2CV, Méhari, Berlingo, etc.), its main source of inspiration being people and their lifestyles. This spirit is underlined by its baseline “Inspired by You” and embodied by cars boasting unique styling and benchmark comfort. Citroën also stands out among mainstream carmakers by bringing its customers a singular experience, for example with Citroën Advisor and “La Maison Citroën”.

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