Ashley Andrew has been appointed managing director of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK.

Andrew brings to the UK operation a high level of experience in sales, marketing and dealer operations. He has most recently held the role of head of marketing at Skoda UK, overseeing product, communications, digital and media.

Before that, Andrew was head of operations at Seat UK, and has also held positions at Rolls-Royce, BMW, MINI and Ford.

He holds a BA Hons in Business and Economics from University of Sheffield and an Executive MBA with Distinction, from Warwick University.

“I am delighted to be joining FCA UK at this exciting time,” said Andrew.

“With award-winning products such as Jeep Renegade, Fiat Tipo and Alfa Giulia to work with, I’m looking forward to the opportunities ahead and to further growing our business in the UK market.”

Andrew takes over from Steve Zanlunghi who is leaving the UK after four years in charge to head up FCA’s Australian operations.

“Steve has left the company in an excellent condition,” added Andrew.

“I intend to build on the good work that the team here has done.”