CLEPA Chief Quits

Jean-Marc Gales, who has served as CEO of European supplier group CLEPA for two years, has suddenly stepped down.

Neither Gale nor the association has commented on the reason for his departure. CLEPA President Arnaud de David-Beauregard is stepping in as interim CEO.

Gales had headed brands at PSA Peugeot Citroen before moving to CLEPA 24 months ago. David-Beauregard, who also is a vice president at French supplier group FIEV, joined CLEPA at the end of 2012 and was named president in January.