Citroën appoints Leslie Peltier as Global Communications Director

Leslie Peltier will take on the role of Global Communications Director for Citroën on 8 September. She will report directly to Xavier Chardon, CEO of the brand.

Xavier Chardon: "I am very pleased to be reunited with Leslie Peltier, with whom I have already had the pleasure of working. Her expertise, professionalism and listening skills are essential assets for strengthening the brand's influence and deepening its relationship with the various media. By placing Communications directly under my responsibility, we are affirming the central role that communications plays in Citroën's transformation and future."

Leslie Peltier succeeds Stéphane Cesareo, who will now oversee communications for Stellantis brands and technologies in the Enlarged Europe region. Xavier Chardon: "I would like to thank Stéphane for his work and wish him every success in his new role."

With this appointment, Citroën highlights the importance of communications as part of its strategy and brand development.

Leslie Peltier, 46, holds a European Diploma in International Marketing from ISIC (Institut Supérieur International de Commerce). She began her career in 1997 at Mercedes-Benz in Germany before joining DaimlerChrysler France in 1998, where she worked in press relations for Mercedes-Benz.

In 2003, she moved to Volkswagen Group France as Head of Press Relations for SEAT. Two years later, she became Head of Press Relations for Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, before advancing to Head of Internal and External Communications for Volkswagen Group France and Brand Communications Coordinator.

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