To drive simplification and enhance organisational performance in a turbulent global environment, Stellantis today announced targeted management changes, effective immediately, under the leadership of CEO Carlos Tavares to redouble the Company’s focus on its key business priorities and confront head-on the global challenges facing the industry.
Antonio Filosa is appointed North America Chief Operating Officer in addition to his role as Jeep® brand CEO succeeding Carlos Zarlenga whose next position will be subject to a further announcement. Having successfully led the excellent performance of Stellantis’ South America Region, driving increased revenue, quality and market share, Antonio brings a wealth of business and leadership experience to this new role.
Jean-Philippe Imparato is appointed Chief Operating Officer Enlarged Europe in addition to his role as CEO of Pro One succeeding Uwe Hochgeschurtz who will leave the Company. With almost 34 years experience in brands, business units and commercial network management with the Company, Jean-Philippe will reinforce the commercial performance of the region during the critical period of the energy transition, with his particular focus on sales.
Doug Ostermann is appointed Chief Financial Officer succeeding Natalie Knight who will leave the Company. Doug has more than 19 years experience in finance across three international groups including Stellantis and another OEM and was previously Stellantis China’s Chief Operating Officer. Doug has wide-ranging experience in the automotive industry as well as in P&L management and finance.
Gregoire Olivier is appointed as Chief Operating Officer China and remains the Liaison Officer to Leapmotor, leveraging his expert knowledge and experience of the Chinese market.
Santo Ficili is appointed CEO of Maserati and Alfa Romeo and member of the Top Executive Team, taking advantage of his extensive knowledge of the automotive sector and commercial operations. Davide Grasso’s next position will be subject to a further announcement.
The Company also confirmed that the formal process to identify a successor to Carlos Tavares, when he retires at the conclusion of his CEO term in early 2026 is already under way. This is being led by a Special Committee of the Board Chaired by John Elkann and will complete its work by the fourth quarter of 2025.
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