Kia Europe appoints Christophe Mandon as Vice President Sales and Ownership Experience

• Christophe Mandon appoints VP Sales & Ownership Experience at Kia Europe, effective 13 April 2026
• Mandon brings almost three decades of international automotive leadership across Europe and MEA markets
• Mandon joins from Kia France and will support Kia’s strategy to accelerate sales growth and elevate ownership experience across the region

Kia Europe has appointed Christophe Mandon as Vice President Sales and Ownership Experience, effective 13 April 2026. He will report directly to Sjoerd Knipping, Chief Operating Officer of Kia Europe. In his new role, he will support Kia’s electrification roadmap in Europe, while reinforcing customer engagement strategies.

“As Kia continues its transformation in Europe through electrification and digitalisation, strong sales performance and an outstanding customer experience are increasingly important,” said Christophe Mandon, Vice President Sales and Ownership Experience at Kia Europe. “My focus is on supporting the European markets in achieving sustainable sales growth while delivering a seamless experience for customers at every touchpoint.”

Mandon joins Kia Europe from Kia France, where he served as Vice President and successfully led commercial and customer‑focused initiatives in a highly competitive market. He brings 28 years of automotive industry experience, with senior leadership roles across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, including France, the Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, and Germany. His career includes key positions at Citroën and Groupe PSA, as well as most recently serving as Senior Vice President Global Sales Opel/Vauxhall at Stellantis in Germany.

“At Kia, customers are at the heart of our European business strategy,” said Sjoerd Knipping, Chief Operating Officer at Kia Europe. “Christophe brings extensive international sales leadership experience and a strong understanding of evolving customer expectations. His leadership will be key to accelerating our commercial performance and further strengthening the ownership experience for Kia customers across Europe.”

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