CITROËN’S GLOBAL CEO LINDA JACKSON RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTE OF MOTOR INDUSTRY SUE BROWNSON AWARD

Linda Jackson, Citroën’s British Global CEO, was presented with the prestigious Sue Brownson Award by the IMI’s Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, last night at its annual dinner in London.

The award was created in memory of Sue Brownson’s outstanding contribution to the automotive retail industry and designed to recognise individuals in the sector who have demonstrated ‘excellence in leadership’.

Linda has been CEO of the global Citroën brand since 1 June 2014. An MBA graduate of the University of Warwick, Linda joined Citroën UK in 2005 as Chief Financial Officer. Five years later she was appointed as Managing Director of Citroën UK and Ireland.

Under her leadership, Citroën has reinvented itself, bringing a breath of fresh air to the automotive landscape with products that are focused on design and well-being. Linda has also renewed the brand’s positioning, expressed through the new ‘Inspired By You’ signature, and continues to redefine the way people travel today through the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme.

The Sue Brownson Award started four years ago and previous recipients have been Lord March, Joe Greenwell CBE (former Chairman, Ford Europe), and Dr Ian Robertson (HonDSc, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG).

Linda Jackson commented: “I am honoured to have been presented with the Sue Brownson Award and would like to thank the IMI for this prestigious accolade. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the IMI on the work it does to develop professional standards across the automotive sector in the UK. From the support of apprenticeship programmes to its leadership of the industry during times of change, the IMI’s contribution is fundamental for the future success of the sector in Britain.”

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ANDREW DIDLICK 07836 362859 andrew.didlick@mpsa.com
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The Citroën brand:

Citroën is an international automotive brand with a full range of cars and light commercial vehicles at the heart of the mainstream market. Founded in 1919, Citroën has made its mark through its bold and creative approach to automotive design. These values are harnessed in the pursuit of well-being, with fresh solutions to the changing demands of customers in each era. Today, Citroën is reinventing itself with models such as New C3 and the New C3 Aircross compact SUV that place an emphasis on design, comfort and intelligent technology, bringing a breath of fresh air to the automotive landscape. As a people-minded brand, Citroën is proud to offer products that take inspiration directly from its customers, the spirit of which is highlighted in its brand signature ‘Inspired By You’. The brand also offers a unique customer experience with its city store concept ‘La Maison Citroën’ and its online opinion site ‘Citroën Advisor’. With 10,000 customer contact points in almost 80 countries worldwide, Citroën sold more than 1.1 million vehicles in 2016. Citroën has also amassed eight Manufacturers’ titles in the FIA World Rally Championship and three consecutive Manufacturers’ titles in the World Touring Car Championship in 2014, 2015 and 2016.