INEOS AUTOMOTIVE APPOINTS CHRISTIAN BLANK AS REGIONAL DIRECTOR EUROPE
- Christian Blank becomes Regional Director Europe, leading sales, marketing and aftersales operations across the European region
- Europe plays a pivotal role within INEOS Automotives global sales network
- Growth in region continues with Grand Automotive LLP, the latest apointment for distribution across the Adriatic region
Böblingen, May 16, 2025 – INEOS Automotive has appointed Christian Blank as Regional Director Europe, responsible for all regional activity with a focus on further developing the sales network.
Christian joined INEOS Automotive in Q1 2025, bringing more than two decades of experience in Sales and Network Development, Customer Service and Fleet across a number of established and premium automotive brands such as Mazda, JLR and Infiniti.
His arrival comes as the business focuses on strong network growth in the European region, having recently appointed Grand Automotive LLP as distributor for 10 new countries in the Adriatics, including Greece,Cyprus and Serbia.
“We’re pleased to welcome Christian aboard, consolidating leadership in the pursuit of growth in a diverse market as Europe. The region is one of our largest territories and presents a variety of complexities, however Christian’s profound knowledge and experience in this area will be invaluable infueling continued success.”
Mike Whittington - Chief Commercial Officer, INEOS Automotive
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About INEOS Grenadier
In 2017, INEOS Chairman Jim Ratcliffe, a car enthusiast and experienced adventurer, identified a gap in the market for an uncompromising 4X4 engineered for modern day compliance and reliability. INEOS Automotive Limited was formed and a senior team of automotive professionals assembled to bring the vision to reality with a fresh perspective of 4X4 development and manufacturing.
In 2022 the INEOS Grenadier was launched: a truly global 4X4 built from the ground up that combines rugged British spirit and design with German engineering rigour. The Grenadier provides best-in-class off-road capability, durability, and reliability with the modern comfort and refinement customers expect wherever they are in the world. In 2023 a double-cab pick-up variant of the Grenadier was launched called the Quartermaster, and in February 2024 a third vehicle line called the INEOS Fusilier was unveiled which will offer two powertrain options to meet global consumer needs: an all-electric and a range-extender electric.
INEOS Automotive is a subsidiary of INEOS, a leading manufacturer of petrochemicals, speciality chemicals and oil products. It employs 26,000 people across 36 businesses, with a production network spanning 194 sites in 29 countries. From paints to plastics, textiles to technology, medicines to mobile phones, materials manufactured by INEOS enhance almost every aspect of modern life. In 2021, INEOS had sales of $65bn.
