VAUXHALL ANNOUNCES STEVE CATLIN AS ITS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR

• Steve Catlin appointed Vauxhall Managing Director
• ‘Once driven, forever smitten’: Steve is no stranger to Vauxhall, having started his career at the brand over two decades ago
• With former leadership roles at SEAT, Audi, and Volvo, Catlin brings vast experience to the Managing Director position
• Steve aims to build upon Vauxhall’s industry leading progress, with a fully electric version of every car and van model in its line-up, and help to electrify Britain

Vauxhall is pleased to announce the return of Steve Catlin as its new Managing Director.

Steve returns to the red Griffin having started his distinguished career at Vauxhall over two decades ago as a Performance Analyst and worked his way up to Retail Sales Director by 2012. Following his departure in 2015, he’s taken a scenic route through the automotive industry, clocking up leadership roles at Saab, SEAT, Audi, and most recently steering Volvo Car Financial Services UK as MD.

But ‘once driven, forever smitten’ as the famous 90s Vauxhall advertising slogan attests, and Steve is back, this time in the driving seat to steer the brand as it embarks on its electric era and powers forward on its mission to make EVs more accessible and attainable for Britain.

Steve Catlin, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said: “It’s great to be back working with Vauxhall, which has always been a brand close to my heart. A lot has changed since I was last here and not just the décor, but the motor industry as a whole. However, Vauxhall has always stood for practical innovation with a distinctly British voice. Now, with a fully electric line-up and a clear sense of purpose, it’s a brilliant time to be part of the journey. I’m looking forward to building on the progress we’ve made and the exciting road ahead.”

Eurig Druce, Group Managing Director, Stellantis UK, added: “Steve brings deep experience across the industry and a strong understanding of Vauxhall’s role in shaping the future of British mobility. Vauxhall, a home brand for Stellantis UK must return to growth and I am confident Steve will lead the teams in a positive trajectory.”

Steve’s arrival at Vauxhall comes as the brand builds on a monumental year with milestones such as offering a fully electric version of every car and van it builds, the Vauxhall Corsa remaining the UK’s best-selling supermini, and becoming the first UK manufacturer to offer electric and petrol hybrid versions of the same car for an identical list price with the New Frontera.

In 2024, Vauxhall sold over 15,000 electric vehicles, becoming the leading electric brand across the Retailer Network. With Steve onboard as Managing Director, Vauxhall is ready to return to growth.  

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ABOUT VAUXHALL MOTORS

Vauxhall Motors started making vehicles in the UK in 1903. Today, it is a leader in electrification – as of 2021, it was one of the first manufacturers to offer fully electric versions of all its vans. Since the end of 2024, Vauxhall has offered a fully electric version of every model in its car and van line-up. It is the UK’s best-selling electric light commercial vehicle manufacturer, with more than 17,000 electric vans on the road wearing the Griffin logo, while among its passenger car line-up, the Corsa Electric is the UK’s best-selling electric supermini.

Vauxhall launched Electric Streets of Britain in summer 2023 to support the millions of drivers across the UK without access to a private driveway, with a focus on increasing the number of accessible residential on-street charge points so nobody is left behind in the transition to electric mobility. Whether you drive a Vauxhall or not, Electric Streets of Britain was created to support anyone wanting to drive an EV, welcoming drivers across the country to register their charging needs at www.electricstreets.co.uk

Vauxhall is part of Stellantis NV, a global leader created for the new era of sustainable mobility as a result of the merger between Groupe PSA and FCA Group in January 2021. Info: www.vauxhall.co.uk

Press Contacts:

Michael Lear                                                                Performance Communications

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Lucinda Inggs                                                               PR Manager, Vauxhall

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Matthew Bendall                                                             Head of PR, Vauxhall

matthew.bendall@vauxhall.co.uk                            07920 163 854

Jeremy Townsend                                                           Group Communications Director, Stellantis UK

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