Upon assuming his new Stellantis CEO job today (NYSE: STLA), Antonio Filosa drastically changed his new Stellantis Leadership Team, effective immediately. (Read AutoInformed.com on Antonio Filosa New Stellantis CEO)*
“It is my great privilege to take the lead of Stellantis, a global company with deep regional roots,” said CEO Antonio 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.”
The Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT) Announced Today
- 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 François 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.
Antonio Filosa said, “As we move into this next chapter of our Stellantis history, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to Maxime Picat and to Béatrice Foucher for their notable contributions to Stellantis during their many years of dedicated service. We all wish them the best in their future endeavors.”
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**Antonio Filosa
- Filosa joined the Fiat Group in 1999 where he held roles of increasing responsibility, including plant manager of the Betim facility (Brazil) and head of Purchasing for the Latin America region.
- He also served as the head of Argentina from 2016 and as COO for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Latin America region from 2018.
- He was appointed the South America COO for the newly created Stellantis in 2021,
- He became Jeep® brand CEO in 2023.
- In October 2024 he was named North America COO.
- His responsibilities were increased again in December 2024, when he was appointed COO for both North and South America.
- In January 2025 he was named Chief Quality Officer.
Antonio Filosa holds a master’s degree in engineering from Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and an executive MBA in business administration from Fundação Dom Cabral (Brazil). He currently resides in Michigan (USA), which is likely to change?
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world’s leading automakers and a mobility provider. Its brands include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Stellantis was formed by a merger of FCA and PSA in January of 2021.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
New Stellantis CEO Filosa Drastically Changes Staffs
Upon assuming his new Stellantis CEO job today (NYSE: STLA), Antonio Filosa drastically changed his new Stellantis Leadership Team, effective immediately. (Read AutoInformed.com on Antonio Filosa New Stellantis CEO)*
“It is my great privilege to take the lead of Stellantis, a global company with deep regional roots,” said CEO Antonio 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.”
The Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT) Announced Today
In addition to the Stellantis Leadership Team, the following four executives will also report directly to the CEO
Antonio Filosa said, “As we move into this next chapter of our Stellantis history, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to Maxime Picat and to Béatrice Foucher for their notable contributions to Stellantis during their many years of dedicated service. We all wish them the best in their future endeavors.”
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**Antonio Filosa
Antonio Filosa holds a master’s degree in engineering from Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and an executive MBA in business administration from Fundação Dom Cabral (Brazil). He currently resides in Michigan (USA), which is likely to change?
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world’s leading automakers and a mobility provider. Its brands include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Stellantis was formed by a merger of FCA and PSA in January of 2021.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.