Alison Jones’ promotion through the ranks of what was PSA Group and is now Stellantis continues with the May 2022 announcement she will be overseeing the company’s global ‘circular economy’ strategy, focusing on sustainability, recycling and other key changes the company can make to reduce its CO2 footprint. Prior to that Jones oversaw Stellantis brands in the UK after being appointed to the role in 2021, having previously been in charge of Peugeot, Citroën and DS in the UK since 2019.She was headhunted for the role after impressing during her career in Volkswagen Group, during which she rose to become head of the Volkswagen brand in the UK following a 2016 promotion from aftersales and customer quality director for the wider VW Group.Jones spent almost 20 years at the VW Group, starting in 2000 in customer services before rising to finance director in 2004, drawing on her qualification as a tax account in 1994. She was then promoted to become head of aftersales and customer services in 2007, before moving to senior positions within retail and customer quality. Jones is also president of automotive lobby group the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) for 2022 following a year-long term as vice president. She’s also a vice president for the Institute of Customer Service, representing automotive.