Stellantis Welcomes New CEO and Announces Key Leadership Changes
Antonio Filosa officially took the helm as Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis N.V. on June 23, 2025, marking his first day in the top role with the immediate announcement of a significantly restructured senior leadership team. This move aims to leverage deep internal expertise and position the global automaker for success in a challenging market.
Filosa steps into the CEO position following the resignation of former chief Carlos Tavares in December. An internal hire with 25 years of experience across Stellantis and its predecessor companies, Filosa previously led the South American region and took oversight of North American operations late last year to address sales challenges.
Strategic Vision Behind the Reshuffle
The leadership changes build upon organizational adjustments made in February 2025, emphasizing a strategy to locate product decision-making closer to the regions where Stellantis possesses extensive knowledge. Filosa highlighted that the new team “draws on all that is best in Stellantis,” bringing together leaders from within the company who embody a “people-first mindset, a profound understanding of our brands, our products and our customers, best-in-class expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit” deemed vital for the company’s future.
This restructuring also results in a more streamlined organization, reducing the number of executives reporting directly to the CEO from approximately 33 under the previous leadership to 16. This leaner structure is anticipated to accelerate decision-making and enhance the automaker’s agility in navigating a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
Key Appointments in the New Stellantis Leadership Team
The newly formed Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT) and other key executives reporting directly to the CEO include a mix of continuing roles and significant new appointments:
Antonio Filosa: CEO, also retains his direct oversight as head of North America and American Brands (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram). He will be based at the North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Doug Ostermann: Chief Financial Officer, takes on added responsibility for mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures.
Jean-Philippe Imparato: Continues as head of Enlarged Europe & European Brands, with the luxury brand Maserati now included under his purview.
Emanuele Cappellano: Joins the SLT as head of South America and takes responsibility for Stellantis Pro One, the commercial vehicles business unit.
Philippe de Rovira: Appointed to lead the Rest of World region (Middle East & Africa, China, India, Asia Pacific), while retaining responsibility for Stellantis Financial Services.
Davide Mele: Joins the SLT to lead Product Planning.
Ned Curic: Continues leadership of Product Development & Technology.
Sébastien Jacquet: Joins the SLT in his role as head of Quality, a position he was appointed to earlier in the month.
Monica Genovese: Appointed as the new head of Purchasing.
Scott Thiele: Takes on a newly created role as head of Supply Chain, joining the SLT and consolidating activities previously under 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 core SLT members, four other executives will report directly to CEO Antonio Filosa:
Ralph Gilles: Head of Design.
Olivier Francois: Head of Marketing.
Alison Jones: Now leads Parts & Services and Circular Economy.
- Giorgio Fossati: General Counsel.
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Richard Palmer, a former finance chief who assisted during the CEO transition, will continue as a strategic advisor to the company.
Navigating a Challenging Market
Filosa assumes leadership at a pivotal time for Stellantis. The automaker is facing headwinds including slumping sales, particularly in North America, and intense competition, notably from Chinese manufacturers. This challenging environment was reflected in a 14% year-over-year decline in first-quarter sales reported in April.
Investor reaction to the leadership transition and the market situation has been cautious. Stellantis shares saw a decline upon the announcement and have experienced a notable loss year-to-date. Some analysts and investors are observing Filosa’s decision to retain the North America leadership role closely, with some skepticism lingering regarding his global CEO focus and the choice of an internal candidate after a six-month search.
Despite these challenges, Filosa expressed confidence in the new team’s ability to leverage the company’s strengths. He stated, “We all share an immense pride in our history and a constant dedication to building our future together… With the talent and passion of this team, we will harness our multiple strengths to make Stellantis one of the winners in this next era for our Company and our industry.”
The restructuring also sees the departure of two significant executives: Béatrice Foucher, the chief planning officer, and Maxime Picat, who oversaw various parts of the company and was reportedly considered an internal candidate for the CEO role. Filosa extended his sincere thanks to both for their contributions over the years.
Stellantis N.V. is a leading global automaker dedicated to offering innovative mobility solutions through its diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move, and Leasys.
