Stellantis CEO tops 'Autocar Business’ Power List 100

MANILA: Autocar Business hailed Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares as the most powerful person in the automotive sector.

Tavares, who supervises 14 of the world's most popular car brands, including Fiat, Peugeot, and Citroen, topped the first Autocar Business Power List 100, which recognizes the industry's top 100 influential people. Tavares finished ahead of other industry giants such as Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Toyota President Akio Toyoda.

The Power List 100, sponsored by Octane Recruitment, highlights the accomplishments of all of the industry's major players based on global reach and influence, spending power, share of voice, technological influence, future growth potential, and market capitalization. This year's list includes executives from well-known OEMs such as Stellantis, Toyota, and the Volkswagen Group, as well as key influencers in rising Chinese brands and the parts suppliers who keep the parts coming.

The top 100 were selected by the editors of Autocar Business, the publisher of Autocar's new B2B product aimed to bring industry readers closer to the inner workings and key drivers of the global automotive industry.

The first Power List 100 highlights the past two challenging years for the automotive sector. The list includes executives from no fewer than 10 of China's biggest car brands, including SAIC Motor, BYD, and Great Wall, as well as representatives from major semiconductor suppliers and other supplier groups.

This year's Power List 100 also reflects rapid digitalization and the move toward electrification. Electric vehicle charging networks, as well as software providers such as Google and Apple, are included, demonstrating the automotive industry's growing integration with technology firms.

“The Autocar Business Power List 100 is the perfect example of why countless industry executives and business leaders read Autocar Business on a daily basis, as it is the home of all the latest news and analysis in the car industry. No one is more connected to the business side of the automotive world, as we have been ever since The Autocar first launched in 1895,” Autocar Editor Mark Tisshaw stated.

Autocar Business will continue to publish reports like the Power List 100, which delve into the nitty-gritty of the industry's evolution and provide readers with the latest insightful analysis available. Autocar Business is the best spot to obtain all the latest industry-focused news and opinion, while Autocar will continue to be the essential news, review, and reference title for discerning car buyers and enthusiasts.

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