Simon Elliot has been appointed as the new managing director for Chrysler in the UK.

Elliot moves to the role from his position as president and CEO of Chrysler in China and brings more than 25 years’ experience of working in the automotive industry.

Before moving to his role in China, Elliot was boss of Chrysler in the UK when it was part of DaimlerChrysler.

Based in Milton Keynes, Elliot will continue to take responsibility for Chrysler in China until a replacement is appointed.