The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has elected Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Mercedes-Benz Group, as its new President, who will assume this function from 1 January 2025.
Mr Källenius will take over the presidency from Renault Group’s 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.
ACEA’s outgoing President and CEO of Renault Group, Luca de Meo: “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 – at this critical moment the unity of our sector is paramount. I know this is a conviction shared with Ola Källenius. 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’s industry move forward.”
ACEA’s incoming President and Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius: “ACEA is one of the most relevant and trusted industry voices in Brussels. I’m honoured to be taking over from Luca de Meo as ACEA president at such a critical moment for Europe’s 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.”
“During 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’m confident the EU automotive industry has what it takes to succeed in the global competition.”
The ACEA President is elected for a year-long term, once renewable, from the CEOs of its member companies – 14 of the largest Europe-based car, van, truck, and bus manufacturers operating globally.
