- Ola Källenius aims to actively represent the interests and concerns of the European auto industry as newly elected ACEA President.
- Focus on regulatory improvement and decarbonisation: Aiming to enhance regulatory conditions and support a less bureaucratized as well as a market-driven transformation towards electric mobility for improved competitiveness.
- Strengthening international trade: Under Källenius, ACEA will continue to advocate for free, fair, and rule-based trade to boost the EU automotive industry’s global strength.
Today the Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has elected Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, as the new ACEA President for 2025. In times of global geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges, effective leadership is crucial to tackle these issues and strengthen the competitiveness of the European auto industry. Källenius succeeds Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, who has held the position as ACEA president since early 2022.
Ola Källenius expressed his gratitude and outlined his vision for the future:
“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 continue being successful in the global competition.”
About ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) was founded in 1991, with former Daimler-Benz as one of its founding members. Today, the association unites Europe’s 14 major car, truck, van, and bus makers. ACEA works to drive the sustainable growth of the European automotive industry by advocating for policies that support innovation, competitiveness, and environmental stewardship. The association engages with policymakers, stakeholders, and the public to promote the interests of the automotive sector and to ensure that it remains a key driver of Europe’s economic and technological progress.
Find out more about ACEA and its initiatives: https://www.acea.auto/subscribe-acea-email-alerts/
Find out more about the ACEA presidency: https://www.acea.auto/press-release/acea-presidency-transitions-to-new-mandate-as-stellantis-membership-approved/
