New Stellantis N.V. CEO Antonio Filosa today takes the reins of the global automaker, which has its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, and has announced his leadership team, which includes Filosa retaining his role as head of North America and American brands.
“It is my great privilege to take the lead of Stellantis, a global company with deep regional roots,” Filosa says. “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 new appointments build on the organizational changes announced in February. The team structure emphasizes the choice of locating product decision-making close to the regions where they operate.
“The team I’m announcing today draws on all that is best in Stellantis, leaders from within who bring a people-first mindset, a profound understanding of our brands, our products and our customers, best-in-class expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit that will be vital to our success,” Filosa says.
The appointments include:
- 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 also will report directly to the CEO:
- Ralph Gilles as head of design.
- Olivier Francois as head of marketing.
- Alison Jones now leads parts and services and circular economy.
- Giorgio Fossati as general counsel.
Richard Palmer will continue as a strategic advisor to the company.
