Chrysler UK has appointed Frederico Goretti as its new managing director.

Goretti had previously held the roles of managing director for Chrysler Italy and international project director for Chrysler Limited Liability Company.

He started the job on 1 August and will be dividing his time between the UK and Italy for the time being.

Goretti replaces Simon Elliott, who has moved to take up the position of director for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Elliot only rejoined Chrysler in January of this year.