French fleet managing and operational car leasing company Ayvens has appointed Philippe de Rovira as its new CEO, effective 1 December.

He succeeds Tim Albertsen, who has decided to retire on the same date.

The decision follows a recommendation from the nomination committee as part of its succession planning process.

Albertsen will continue to serve as CEO and a member of the board until his retirement.

Ayvens’ chairman of the Board of Directors Pierre Palmieri stated: “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.”

Rovira brings extensive experience to his new role, having joined PSA Group in 1998 and held various business and finance positions until 2017.

His previous roles included leading a division focused on B2B sales, remarketing of used cars, and sales of spare parts.

In 2018, he was appointed CFO of PSA Group and became a member of the Global Executive Committee, overseeing the business unit for remarketing of used cars.

By 2021, he had advanced to the position of Stellantis’ chief affiliates officer, in which he was responsible for financial services, parts and services, and circular economy, among other areas.

In 2025, Rovira took on the role of COO for Asia and Middle East/Africa, while also managing Financial Services and Free2move.

Ayvens provides full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management, and multi-mobility solutions to a diverse clientele, including large international corporations, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals.

The company employs more than 14,000 people across 42 countries and manages 3.3 million vehicles. Ayvens is majority-owned by Societe Generale Group.