The Windsor Star - Fiat SpA-Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne has been elected president of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
"The year 2012 will be challenging especially if the instability in the eurozone would not be addressed," said Marchionne. "Our association will further focus its work on three main issues: European industrial policy; sustainable mobility and transport; and international trade relations. These issues are all closely linked as the industry's capacity to invest and innovate depends on a strong, competitive manufacturing base in Europe."
Marchionne takes over from Dieter Zetsche, chairman of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division, who served as president in 2010-11.
Founded in 1991, the association represents the interests of the major car, truck and bus manufacturers in Europe at the EU level. The automobile industry in Europe provides direct employment to more than 2.3 million people and supports another 10 million jobs in related sectors.
Association members are BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler, FIAT, Ford of Europe, General Motors Europe, Jaguar Land Rover, MAN Truck & Bus, Porsche, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Renault, Scania, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group.
