Gilles Vidal Appointed Head of Design for Stellantis’ European Brands

• Award-winning designer for Peugeot and other brands, Gilles Vidal is appointed Head of Design for Stellantis’ European Brands, reporting to Jean-Philippe Imparato, Enlarged Europe Chief Operating Officer
• Gilles will work in close collaboration with Ralph Gilles, Stellantis Chief Design Officer
  

Stellantis announced today the appointment of Gilles Vidal as the new Head of Design for its European Brands, effective from 1^st October, replacing Jean-Pierre Ploué who will leave the Company. In his new role, Vidal will oversee the creative direction and design strategy of Stellantis’ iconic European marques, spanning from city cars to Light Commercial Vehicles.

With a exceptional career of over three decades in automotive design, twenty five of which at Citroën and Peugeot, Gilles Vidal is widely recognized for his talent and ability to blend innovation with brand heritage.

Having started at Citroën in 1996, Vidal was instrumental in shaping some of the most acclaimed vehicle designs of the past decade. He led the design projects for vehicles such as the Peugeot 308, 3008 and 208 – all awarded as European Cars of the Year between 2015 and 2019. So far in his career, Vidal won ten prizes, half of them are European Car of the Year. He returns after five years with Renault Group.

“We are thrilled to welcome Gilles back to this key role. His deep understanding of European automotive culture and his forward-thinking design philosophy will be essential as we continue to redefine mobility and strengthen the identity of our European brands“, said Jean-Philippe Imparato, Enlarged Europe Chief Operating Officer at Stellantis. “I take this opportunity to thank Jean-Pierre Ploué for his team spirit and his invaluable contributions to Stellantis.”

 “Gilles’ experience will be critical for Stellantis. He is a first-class design expert whose vehicles have been awarded European Car of the Year five times over the past decade”, added Ralph Gilles, Stellantis Chief Design Officer. “Gilles will build on the outstanding work carried out by Jean-Pierre Ploué, whom I salute for contributing to the revival and development of many of our brands and products.”

Finally, Gilles Vidal stated: “As I join Stellantis back, I am enthusiastic to return to my roots. In a world where technology and design should walk hand in hand to transform customer experience, I am excited with the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I look forward to tackle them by working closely with Jean-Philippe, Ralph and their teams.”
 

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Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands includes Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com

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