Following the Combined General Meeting held on February 4, 2025, Aramis Group announces changes to its governance with the appointment of Sonia Barrière as new independent director and James Weston as a new director representing Stellantis. Their mandates take effect immediately and will continue until the Annual General Meeting of shareholders that will approve the financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. A graduate of the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Sonia Barrière, 50, brings substantial experience from sectors undergoing significant digital transformation.
She has held senior leadership roles at CNP Assurances, Air France-KLM, Avis, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), where she spearheaded transformation initiatives and developed customer-centric strategies. She also served as an independent director at SITA (an international air transport telecommunications company) and chaired the Board of Directors of a subsidiary of CNP Assurances. The appointment of James Weston, a British national, to the Board of Directors of Aramis Group marks a key milestone in the company?s journey as a European leader.
His international expertise and deep industry knowledge will further strengthen its leadership in the refurbished used car market. At 48 years old, James Weston brings 27 years of experience in the automotive industry, including 24 years with Stellantis. A graduate in Business Management from Bradford University Management Centre, he currently holds the position of Senior Vice President for Used Vehicles at Stellantis, where he oversees the global used vehicles unit and manages operations outside Europe.James Weston began his career at Stellantis & You UK, the directly owned distribution network of Stellantis, where he held various strategic positions before becoming CEO.
In 2023, he was entrusted with developing new ventures in the used vehicle segment for Stellantis. He also sits on the boards of several key Stellantis investments, including AutoAvaliar, Carflip, and Africar Group, and oversees the board of FengChe. The composition of the audit, and nomination and remuneration committees remains unchanged.
James Weston joins the CSR committee, and Sonia Barrière takes on the role of its Chair, in line with best governance practices.
