New Stellantis CEO announces new leadership team on first day

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (WTVO) — Antonio Filosa stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis on Monday, taking over from Carlos Tavares, who stepped down last year.

“It is my great privilege to take the lead of Stellantis, a global company with deep regional roots,” said Filosa. “We have unique strengths in our great people, our iconic brands and our millions of customers, whose loyalty to our company, its fantastic products and its unique stories can only inspire us to new achievements.”

Tavares announced his departure amidst struggling sales and a battle with the United Auto Workers.

Filosa said he looks forward to leading Stellantis back to being “one of the winners in this next era for our industry.”

Stellantis has confirmed that the Belvidere Assembly Plant will reopen in 2017, but a promised battery plant and MOPAR Mega Hub parts distribution complex will not be part of the plan.

The Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT) announced today is as follows:

• Antonio Filosa, CEO, retains his role as head of North America and American Brands.
• Doug Ostermann, CFO, takes responsibility for mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Jean-Philippe Imparato continues in his role as head of Enlarged Europe & European Brands, which will now also include Maserati.
• Emanuele Cappellano joins the SLT in his role of head of South America and takes responsibility for Stellantis Pro One, the Company’s commercial vehicles business unit.
• Philippe de Rovira is appointed to lead Rest of World and retains responsibility for Stellantis Financial Services.
• Davide Mele joins the SLT to lead Product Planning.
• Ned Curic continues his leadership of Product Development & Technology.
• Sébastien Jacquet, who was appointed head of Quality earlier this month, joins the SLT.
• Monica Genovese is appointed head of Purchasing.
• Scott Thiele takes on a newly created role as head of Supply Chain and joins the SLT, bringing together activities previously located in Planning and Manufacturing.
• Arnaud Deboeuf continues to lead Manufacturing.
• Xavier Chéreau continues to lead Human Resources and Sustainability.
• Clara Ingen-Housz joins the SLT in her role as head of Corporate Affairs & Communications.

In addition to the Stellantis Leadership Team, the following four executives will also report directly to the CEO:

• Ralph Gilles as head of Design.
• Olivier Francois as head of Marketing.
• Alison Jones now leads Parts & Services and Circular Economy.
• Giorgio Fossati as General Counsel.

Richard Palmer will continue as a strategic advisor to the Company.