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SEAT AND CUPRA UK APPOINTS JOHN FRENCH TO HEAD OF PRODUCT PLANNING

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SEAT AND CUPRA UK APPOINTS JOHN FRENCH TO HEAD OF PRODUCT PLANNING

SEAT AND CUPRA UK APPOINTS JOHN FRENCH TO HEAD OF PRODUCT PLANNING

Posted By Eastend Coachworks and written by SEAT Published Date: 04-05-21
  • John French takes Head of Product Planning role, effective 4 May 2021
  • Almost 20 years of experience working in Volkswagen Group, most recently as Head of Sales Operations for ŠKODA UK

Milton Keynes, 4 May 2021 – John French has been appointed to the role of Head of Product Planning for SEAT and CUPRA UK, effective 4 May 2021.

French has almost 20 years of experience working in the Volkswagen Group, having joined the business’s Graduate Programme and developed his career through multiple planning and operational roles, most recently as Head of Sales Operations for ŠKODA UK.

French joins at an exciting time for both brands. Hot on the heels of the recently-launched Formentor, CUPRA will introduce its first all-electric vehicle, the CUPRA Born, later this year. SEAT’s established range of hatchbacks and SUVs continue to drive the brand forward, with updated Ibiza and Arona models due in the summer. A small urban electric vehicle will also join the line-up in 2025, it was confirmed recently.

Richard Harrison, Managing Director at SEAT and CUPRA UK, commented: “I am delighted to welcome John to our leadership team at such an exciting time for both brands, with the SEAT model range fully refreshed by the summer and CUPRA flying, following the successful launch of Formentor. His breath of experience will be a real asset to the team as we continue growing our brands.

“At the same time I would like to thank Rob Fryer for his service and wish him well in his next endeavours.”

French replaces Rob Fryer, who has chosen to pursue his career outside of the VW Group, after seven years, working in various roles across the business.

Following the Group’s Graduate Training Programme, French started his career at Volkswagen Group as a Management Accountant for Audi in 2002, before moving to ŠKODA as Vehicle Planning Manager and later becoming Head of Planning for the brand. After this, he moved to Volkswagen UK, first as National Used Car Manager and then Regional Brand Manager, before being appointed Regional Sales and Marketing Strategy Manager for Volkswagen in Shanghai, China. In 2015, he returned to the UK in his role as ŠKODA Head of Sales Operations. French holds a degree from University of Brighton in International Business and German.

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