Amsterdam-based Stellantis N.V., which has its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, has named Antonio Filosa as its new CEO. The company will conduct an extraordinary shareholder meeting in the coming days for Filosa to be elected to the board to serve as an executive director.
Stellantis says Filosa was selected based on his “proven track record of hands-on success during his more than 25 years in the automotive industry, the depth and span of his experience around the world, his unrivalled knowledge of the company, and his recognized leadership qualities.”
Filosa has led Stellantis in both North and South America. During his time as COO of South America, he took the FIAT brand to the market-leading position and then grew the Peugeot, Citroën, Ram, and Jeep brands.
As a result, Stellantis increased its leadership in the region. His work on the creation of the Pernambuco plant, one of South America’s largest automotive hubs, launched Jeep in Brazil, which quickly became the brand’s leading market outside of the United States.
As Jeep CEO, Filosa expanded the brand’s global presence, including in Europe where its models continue to be best sellers for the company. He was most recently promoted to the role of COO, Americas in December 2024.
Since his appointment, he has initiated the strengthening of the U.S. operations, including by reducing excessive dealer inventory, reorganizing the leadership team, driving the process of introducing new products and powertrains, and increasing dialogue with dealers, unions, and suppliers.
John Elkann will continue in his role as executive chairman when Filosa takes his position as CEO on June 23. At that time, Filosa will also announce Stellantis’ new leadership team.
“Antonio’s deep understanding of our company, including its people who he views as our core strength, and of our industry equip him perfectly for the role of chief executive officer in this next and crucial phase of Stellantis’ development,” says Elkann.
“I have worked closely with Antonio over the past six months during which time his responsibilities have increased, and his strong and effective leadership spanning both North and South America at a moment of unprecedented challenge have confirmed the excellent qualities he brings to the role. Together with the entire board, I look forward to working with him.”
Filosa says, “It is my great honor to be named the CEO of this fantastic company. I am grateful to our chairman, John Elkann, and to the members of our board for their leadership, particularly in these recent months, and for the confidence they have placed in me to lead our business during this pivotal time for our industry.
“I have always been inspired by the immense talent, passion, and commitment of our people at Stellantis and the power of trusting our teams to achieve excellence. We have the world’s best and most iconic brands in automotive history and an over 100-year heritage of innovation. That legacy, combined with our relentless dedication to giving our customers the products and services they love, will continue to be key to our success.”
In Related News: Stellantis’ Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands are partnering with America250, the bipartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. These brands will serve collectively as exclusive automotive sponsors of America250, joining a growing group of corporations supporting programming to engage 350 million Americans for this monumental milestone.
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram have launched their collective “America Made Us” campaign video across their social media channels in acknowledgment of the yearlong celebration. See it here.
“Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram are among the most iconic American brands and will be key partners in helping America250 literally drive our programs and mission forward,” says Rosie Rios, chair of America250. “As we commemorate 250 years of our nation’s journey, this partnership represents the power of collaboration between the public and private sectors to engage communities across the country and around the world in meaningful and inspiring ways.”
Olivier Francois, global chief marketing officer at Stellantis, says, “The Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands hold a special place in the hearts of many Americans, whether it’s the stirring ‘Imported from Detroit’ campaign, which cast a spotlight on an American city that rose from the ashes, or Ram’s ‘God Made a Farmer,’ which paid homage to American farm workers and their families.
“America — its people, its traditions, its history — inspire everything we do, how we do it and the way we dream about our next 250 years together. Our ‘America Made Us’ will be a yearlong campaign celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and the people who have made, and continue to make, our brands what they are today.”
