Stellantis Makes Executive Board Changes to Advance 2030 Strategic Plan

Auburn Hills-based automaker Stellantis today announced it is following up the implementation of its new organization with additional changes to the company’s top executive team. These changes are effective July 1.
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Changes in Stellantis’ top executive team are a continuing part of the company’s moves to increase profits and expand globally. // Photo courtesy of Stellantis

Auburn Hills-based automaker Stellantis today announced it is following up the implementation of its new organization with additional changes to the company’s top executive team. These changes are effective July 1.

“These changes demonstrate that the diversity of talent and experience inside Stellantis’ top executive team make it possible to adapt our leadership team to address the challenging business environment while continuing the success story that this team has built over the past two and a half years with the focused execution of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan,” says Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis.

Ned Curic, currently chief technology officer, is expanding his portfolio to include research and development, becoming chief engineering and technology officer, replacing Harald Wester who is retiring.

Curic’s added responsibility is part of the company’s plan to transform Stellantis into a sustainable mobility tech company by ensuring alignment between strategic vision and project implementation of Stellantis’ research and development efforts. Sébastien Jacquet is appointed deputy, responsible for projects and cross car lines.

Béatrice Foucher, currently CEO of DS Automobiles is appointed chief planning officer, replacing Olivier Bourges. Foucher’s past experiences as a CEO of a premium brand and expertise in the automotive industry are expected to help her offer the best solutions in terms of products and technologies to meet customer expectations.

Olivier Bourges, currently chief planning officer, is appointed global corporate office and public affairs officer. In this new role, he will put into use his previous experience as general secretary of former PSA to help Stellantis grow.

Giorgio Fossati was made general counsel with the goal of strengthening his contribution to the legal activity in an even more demanding regulatory environment.

Silvia Vernetti, currently head of the global corporate office, is appointed head of the global corporate planning, and will report to Foucher. Vernetti was picked for the job because of her capacity to manage new strategic projects for the company.

In other Stellantis news, Timothy Kuniskis, currently CEO of the Dodge Brand, will extend his scope to include CEO of the Ram Brand. Kuniskis was selected because of his understanding of the North American market, and he is expected to contribute to Ram’s continued growth plan with a special focus on global expansion.

Mike Koval, currently CEO of the Ram Brand, is appointed head of Mopar North America, reporting to Mark Stewart, COO of North America. He will have responsibility for profit and loss performance in the North America region.

Olivier François, currently CEO and global chief marketing officer of the Fiat Brand, will widen his portfolio as the newly appointed CEO of Fiat and DS Automobiles brands, replacing Foucher. He will retain his role of global chief marketing officer for Stellantis. François has extensive experience in brand development and strategic positioning.