FRENCH leasing giant Ayvens has announced the appointment of Philippe de Rovira as Chief Executive Officer effective 01 December 2025 when he will join the Ayvens board of directors and replace Tim Albertsen who will retire on that date.
De Rovira joined PSA in 1998 and was most recently Stellantis Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Asia and Middle East/Africa, in addition to being responsible for Financial Services and Free2move.
Used across Europe, the Ayvens brand launched in the UK 2024, replacing ALD Automotive and Leaseplan. ALD Automotive bought LeasePlan for €4.9bn in spring 2023 to create the single largest mobility group in the world.
Pierre Palmieri, Chairman of the Board of Directors commented: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased with the appointment of Philippe de Rovira as CEO. Philippe brings with him the experience, commitment and strategic vision which will be key in driving growth and capturing new opportunities for Ayvens. I would also like to thank Tim for his leadership and vision, which have led to Ayvens being the global leader it is today.”
