Jean-Philippe Parain to head MINI
The BMW Group recently announced senior management changes in its Sales and Finance Divisions.
Jean-Philippe Parain, who currently serves as Head of the Sales Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa for the BMW Group, will assume responsibility for the MINI brand as of 1 October 2025.
Parain brings a wealth of international experience to the role and will be tasked with building on MINI’s current momentum. He joined the company in 1997 with BMW France in the marketing department and has held several senior management roles including President and CEO BMW Group Belux, Head of MINI Europe and Head of Sales Region Europe.
Leadership experience
“We are convinced that Jean-Philippe Parain, with his leadership experience and sales expertise, will help MINI build on the strong foundation of the new model family and realize the brand’s great potential in coming years,” stated Jochen Goller, Member of the Board of Management, BMW AG, responsible for Customer, Brands and Sales.
Stefan Richmann, currently Head of the MINI brand, will take on the role of Head of Treasury and Investor Relations for the BMW Group, effective 1 October 2025.
“Stefan Richmann has done an outstanding job in steering the MINI brand into the future and positioning it for continued growth and success,” noted Goller.
As Head of BMW Group Treasury, Stefan Richmann will be responsible for the financing activities of the BMW Group, including liquidity management, pension investment and financial risk management.
Strategic vision
“I’m looking forward to welcoming Stefan Richmann in his new position as Head of Treasury. Stefan’s financial expertise and strategic vision make him the ideal candidate to bring the BMW Group Treasury and Investor Relations to the next level”, observed Walter Mertl, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Finance.
Ritu Chandy, currently Head of BMW Group Treasury, will succeed Jean-Philippe Parain as Head of the BMW Group Sales Region Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa on 1 October 2025.
Ritu Chandy began her career with the BMW Group in 2001 at BMW Australia and has held senior management roles across BMW Group’s global footprint.
