Christophe Civel was appointed general manager of the Peugeot dealer group

The former director of network development at Stellantis has recently taken over as managing director of the Peugeot dealer group and the Association of group groups. In this capacity, Christophe Civel will also take care of the manufacturer’s purchasing center PerformHA. Christophe Civel has been appointed managing director of the Peugeot dealer group. ©DR

Peugeot Automobile Dealers Group (GCAP) and the Association of Stellantis Group Groups (AGGS) appointed Christophe Civel as general manager of GCAP and AGGS. He will also manage PerformHA, the purchasing center for Stellantis dealers.

With a 34-year career at PSA and then at Stellantis, Christophe Civel has in-depth knowledge of automotive distribution, brand networks and operational performance. In particular, he assumed responsibilities as branch manager in Nice and Cannes (06), and then as regional manager and network development director in France.

“His appointment comes in the context of a profound transformation in automobile distribution, marked by the evolution of economic models, the energy transition, the digitalization of customer journeys and the need to strengthen the competitiveness of dealer networks,” the groups said.

Christophe Civel’s mission will therefore be to support groups and dealers in defending their interests, improving their performance and consolidating their central role in the Stellantis ecosystem. Christophe Civel replaced Louis-Marie Chevalier, who left to pilot Spoticar.

François Mary, chairman of AGGS, said: “We are delighted to welcome Christophe Civel to the general management of AGGS. His background, experience with networks and detailed knowledge of distribution issues within PSA and subsequently Stellantis constitute important assets to support our groups in a given period. We know that we can count on his commitment and understanding of dialogue to continue the work undertaken to serve dealers.”

GCAP President Xavier Trujas added: “The arrival of Christophe Civel is an important step for GCAP. His knowledge of the field, business organizations and network issues will be valuable in strengthening our collective action. I would also like to salute the work carried out by Louis-Marie Chevalier and his continued commitment to the service of GCAP, AGGS and PerformHA.”