Stellantis enters new ara as Antonio Filosa takes CEO role, unveils revamped leadership team

A significant new chapter opens today for the global automotive giant, Stellantis. Six months after the surprising ousting of the iconic Carlos Tavares, his designated successor, Antonio Filosa, officially assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This transition follows an intensive three-week world tour, during which the new leader met with teams, visited plants, and engaged with R&D centers across the company's vast footprint. The first, highly anticipated step of this new era has now been unveiled: the presentation of his new executive leadership team. This team confirms the company's strategic direction while also delivering some major surprises, marking a notable break from the previous governance structure.

A reinforced regionalization strategy

The new organizational structure is a direct continuation of the strategic adjustments initiated in February 2025. The objective is clear: to pursue and amplify the group's regionalization. This approach aims to grant greater autonomy and responsibility to the leaders of the three key strategic regions: North America, Enlarged Europe, and the Rest of World. The core idea is to bring decision-making centers closer to local markets to respond with greater agility and relevance to specific customer needs. Antonio Filosa, who will notably retain his role as head of the North America region in addition to his CEO duties, emphasized his vision in an official statement.

"Leading Stellantis, a global company with deep roots in the diverse regions of the world, is an immense privilege," he stated. "Our unique strength lies in our talented people, our iconic brands, and the millions of customers whose loyalty to our company, our exceptional products, and our unique history inspires us to always push further." He added, "The team I am introducing today brings together the best of Stellantis. They are leaders who put people first. They possess a deep understanding of our brands, our products, and our customers, along with cutting-edge expertise and the entrepreneurial spirit essential for our success. [...] With the talent of this team, we will build on our many strengths to establish Stellantis as a major player in this new era."

A renewed leadership team with a clear FCA influence

The new Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT) is composed of seasoned professionals, but a complete review of its composition reveals a significant rebalancing of power. The organizational chart is built around key regions and core functions, featuring several strategic appointments that confirm the growing influence of former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) executives.

At the top of regional operations, the new strategy is clearly defined. Jean-Philippe Imparato, a key figure from the ex-PSA Group, continues to lead the Enlarged Europe region, with his scope now expanded to include the prestigious Maserati brand. Emanuele Cappellano, who previously led South America, sees his responsibilities broadened: he joins the SLT and also takes charge of the Stellantis Pro One unit, the company’s crucial commercial vehicles division. Finally, Philippe de Rovira, another executive from the PSA side, is appointed to lead the new "Rest of World" region while retaining his leadership of Stellantis Financial Services.

The group's industrial and technological core is also reaffirmed. Ned Curic continues his vital role as head of Product Development & Technology, overseeing the transition to electric and software-defined vehicles. Arnaud Deboeuf, a recognized industry expert, remains in charge of global Manufacturing. They are joined by promoted executives like Davide Mele, who enters the SLT to lead Product Planning, and Sébastien Jacquet, appointed head of Quality.

The support functions, which are vital to the group's performance, see major changes. Doug Ostermann is appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a key position where he will also oversee mergers and acquisitions. Two new strategic roles are created, with Monica Genovese leading Purchasing and Scott Thiele heading the newly formed Supply Chain function, with the latter also joining the SLT.

Finally, the corporate functions see continuity with pillars like Xavier Chéreau, who remains in charge of Human Resources and Sustainability, while Clara Ingen-Housz joins the SLT to lead Corporate Affairs & Communications. This revamped team, marked by the notable departures of Maxime Picat and Béatrice Foucher, clearly outlines a new era for Stellantis, with an inner circle where the FCA legacy is now distinctly prominent.

This announcement is merely the inaugural step of the Filosa era. The next, eagerly awaited move will be the presentation of a new strategic plan to succeed "Dare Forward 2030," which was initiated by Carlos Tavares. This plan will define the group's vision and objectives for the remainder of the decade in a rapidly transforming global automotive landscape. However, an initial analysis of this new organizational chart points to an unavoidable reality: the growing dominance of executives from the former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Whereas Carlos Tavares's team maintained a near-perfect balance between PSA and FCA leaders, Antonio Filosa's new inner circle—with Filosa himself being a long-time Fiat executive—tilts more distinctly to one side. This internal rebalancing will undoubtedly be one of the most closely watched developments in the coming months as Stellantis decisively steers itself in a new direction.