Michael Manley (CEO)
Michael Manley | |
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| Born | March 6, 1964 United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Automotive executive |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, CEO of AutoNation |
Michael Manley, commonly referred to as Mike Manley (born 6 March 1964), is a British executive currently serving as the CEO of the American automotive retailer AutoNation. He formerly held the position of managing director for North American operations at Stellantis. In 2018, Manley was named CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) following the resignation of Sergio Marchionne due to health concerns.
Career
Manley’s professional journey began with an engineering background and initial employment at the vehicle financing company Swan National. He gained experience working within Renault and Peugeot dealership networks before moving to Lex Autosales. After Lex Autosales was acquired by DaimlerChrysler UK in 2000, Manley assumed the role of director of Network Development. He relocated to the United States in 2003 to further his career. By 2008, he had advanced to Executive Vice-President responsible for planning and sales at Chrysler, later serving as Chief Operating Officer for Asia. In 2009, he was appointed CEO of FCA’s Jeep brand and also managed the RAM division following Fiat’s merger.
On 21 July 2018, Manley took over as CEO of FCA after Sergio Marchionne stepped down. With the merger between FCA and PSA, he became head of Stellantis’ North American operations from December 2020. Manley left Stellantis in September 2021 and shortly thereafter was named CEO of AutoNation in November 2021. Additionally, he joined the board of the Stellantis Foundation, overseeing the company’s philanthropic initiatives.
Awards and honours
- Distinguished Service Citation from the Automotive Hall of Fame, awarded in 2016
- Induction into the Auto Express Hall of Fame, 2016
- Recipient of the 2016 Detroit Free Press Automotive Difference Maker Award