- Stellantis, under CEO Carlos Tavares, announces management changes to enhance performance, appointing Antonio Filosa, Jean-Philippe Imparato, Doug Ostermann, Gregoire Olivier, and Santo Ficili to key roles.
- The supply chain shifts to the manufacturing division. The board supports Tavares and begins succession planning for his 2026 retirement.
Thu Oct 10 23:18:46 -0000 2024 UTC– Stellantis announces management changes to improve performance under CEO Carlos Tavares, appointing new executives to key positions globally, focusing on strategic priorities and industry challenges.
Antonio Filosa, currently CEO of the Jeep brand, has been named Chief Operating Officer for North America. Filosa, who previously drove Stellantis’ South America Region to strong performance, will succeed Carlos Zarlenga. The company noted that Zarlenga’s next role would be announced in due course.
Jean-Philippe Imparato, CEO of Pro One, will expand his responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer for the Enlarged Europe region, taking over from Uwe Hochgeschurtz, who will depart the company. Imparato brings nearly 34 years of experience within Stellantis, particularly in brand and commercial network management, which he will apply to strengthen sales in Europe during the region’s energy transition.
Doug Ostermann steps into the role of Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Natalie Knight. With nearly two decades of finance experience, including leadership roles in Stellantis China and other international companies, Ostermann’s expertise in the automotive industry and financial management will be central to his new role.
In China, Gregoire Olivier will assume the position of Chief Operating Officer while maintaining his role as Liaison Officer to Leapmotor. Olivier will leverage his extensive knowledge of the Chinese market to guide Stellantis’ operations in the region.
Finally, Santo Ficili has been appointed CEO of Maserati and Alfa Romeo and joins the company’s Top Executive Team. Ficili’s deep experience in automotive and commercial operations will support Stellantis’ continued growth in the luxury segment. The company mentioned that Davide Grasso, who previously held the role, would receive a new assignment soon.
Tavares emphasizes adaptation for future mobility needs and a transition towards cleaner, safer, and affordable transportation solutions.
The company is working towards becoming a carbon net-zero mobility tech company by 2038. A successor search for Tavares, set to retire in early 2026, is already underway.