On clarity. On focus. On consistency.
Precision keeps direction clear.
As General Plant Director at Stellantis Slovakia, Monika Poussard leads one of the largest automotive operations in the region — guiding over 4,000 people through transformation.
Her leadership is rooted in precision and presence. Say what you mean. Do what you say.
Never lose sight of your direction.
In this Leaders Talk, Monika shares how clarity builds trust, and how adaptability helps organizations move forward.
For Monika, leadership isn’t about control. It’s about direction, integrity — and the courage
to stay true, even when the path gets foggy.
On trust. On discipline. On leadership.
Clarity and care keep people moving together.
Q1: How do you earn respect where performance matters more than titles?
By saying what I do and doing what I say.
This is how you build trust, confidence, and respect.
If on top you include heart — you must succeed.
Q2: What keeps your focus when 4,000+ people depend on your decisions?
A clear vision of where I want us to be.
The path to get there might be bumpy, curvy, and foggy.
So it takes flexibility and listening to others — to keep your compass tight.
Monika Poussard, General Plant Director at Stellantis Slovakia, in conversation with Peter Nemcok, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Menity — on leadership, precision and trust in transformation. Leaders Talk 2025.
On clarity. On change. On resilience.
Clarity and calm keep the line steady under pressure.
Q3: How do you turn standards into pride, not pressure?
Standards should never feel like a burden.
They are the materialisation of our growing experience — and something to be proud of.
They must not be rigid; as our experience develops, so do our standards.
Q4: What did being the only woman at the top teach you about strength?
Being the only woman at the top taught me to trust my ability, always have a plan, and speak with data.
Strength means keeping vision alive, learning from every mistake, and leading with passion.
Success is not about proving others wrong — it’s about proving to yourself that you belong.
Monika Poussard, General Plant Director at Stellantis Slovakia, in conversation with Peter Nemcok, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Menity — on resilience, clarity, and trust in leadership.
On growth. On clarity. On legacy.
Real leaders grow others — not just results.
Q5:You’ve led across industries. What never changes in how people need to be led?
A leader must always be demanding to reach ambitious targets.
The key is to always do it with trust, respect, and care.
Q6: What would you tell a young engineer who dreams of leading a plant one day?
Don’t be afraid of the unknown.
Learn and practise as much as you can.
Cooperate with various people and cultures.
And as my motto says — Never give up.
Her words echo what many great plant leaders know naturally — clarity earns trust, and trust fuels performance.
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At Menity, we often see what Monika describes in practice — when leaders lead with calm, performance follows naturally.
Clarity, consistency, and calm — the qualities shaping a new generation of CEE leaders.
Monika Poussard
General Plant Director, Stellantis Slovakia
Brings 30 years of leadership experience across industries and markets. Known for leading with clarity, consistency, and care — in one of Central Europe’s largest automotive plants.
This conversation is part of the Menity Leaders Talk series (2025), curated to bring authentic perspectives from leaders who redefine leadership in their industries.
Interview by Peter Nemcok, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Menity.
Photography © Menity.
This conversation was conducted in November 2025 as part of the Menity Leaders Talk series
— capturing authentic leadership moments across CEE.