AutoNation names former Fiat Chrysler chief Manley as CEO

U.S. auto retailer AutoNation Inc on Tuesday named former Fiat Chrysler top boss Michael Manley as its new chief executive officer, replacing Mike Jackson, who has been at the helm for over two decades. Manley, who currently serves as Head of Americas for Stellantis, will take charge effective Nov. 1. Separately, Stellantis said its chief operating officers of North America and Latin America will now report directly to the CEO.

U.S. auto retailer AutoNation Inc on Tuesday named former Fiat Chrysler top boss Michael Manley as its new chief executive officer, replacing Mike Jackson, who has been at the helm for over two decades.

Manley, who currently serves as Head of Americas for Stellantis, will take charge effective Nov. 1. The move comes at a time when U.S. auto retailers are reporting bumper profits helped by sales of new and used cars at record prices.

Manley had served as the chief executive officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles from July 2018 to January 2021, before the company merged with PSA to form Stellaris. Separately, Stellantis said its chief operating officers of North America and Latin America will now report directly to the CEO.