Kelly van Mechelen

Kelly van Mechelen currently serves as the Head of Marketing and PR at XPENG since December 2023. Previously, Kelly held the position of Marketing Director at Stellantis from January 2022 to November 2022, overseeing premium brands such as Alfa Romeo, DS, and Jeep, and managing cross-functional marketing teams while ensuring the execution of strategic plans. Prior roles include Head of Marketing and Marketing Communication at Ford Motor Company from January 2017 to December 2021 and Marketing Communication Coordinator at Coen Hagedoorn Bouwgroep from July 2012 to December 2016. Kelly began a career in marketing and PR as a Consultant at SimplyPR from January 2011 to June 2012. Educational qualifications include a Higher Education Program in Marketing Value Excellence through Customer Centricity from Luiss Business School and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Media & Design from Inholland University of Applied Sciences.