Josep Maria Recasens succeeds Luca de Meo as CEO of Ampere

Core Viewpoint - Ampere announces the appointment of Josep Maria Recasens as CEO, succeeding Luca de Meo, effective April 1, 2025, to continue the company's transformation in the electric vehicle sector [1][2]. Company Leadership Changes - Josep Maria Recasens, previously Chief Operations Officer, will lead Ampere, emphasizing the ongoing transformation and ambition to become a benchmark in the European electric vehicle industry [2][3]. - New leadership team members include Marie Ollier as VP of Human Resources and Sandra Gomez responsible for Product Planning and Strategy, indicating a strategic focus on upcoming projects [7][6]. Strategic Goals and Initiatives - Ampere aims to launch the Twingo and the first Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) in 2026, with a new C-segment electric vehicle lineup planned for 2028 [3]. - The company is targeting a 40% reduction in costs as part of its roadmap to enhance competitiveness in the industry [3]. Company Background - Ampere is positioned as the first European intelligent electric vehicle pure player, focusing on designing, developing, and marketing full electric vehicles with advanced software technology [9].