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Stellantis appoints Antonio Filosa as CEO effective June 23

A 25-year company veteran takes charge at a time of tariff uncertainty coupled with a 70% profit slump

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Jeep vehicles are displayed at the showroom of a car dealership in Milan, Italy, November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo/File Photo
The logo of Stellantis sits on the company's building in Poissy, near Paris, France, February 26, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/ File Photo

Overview

  • Antonio Filosa will assume full CEO powers on June 23 after an extraordinary shareholder meeting elects him to the board.
  • He succeeds Carlos Tavares, who resigned in December following a board dispute over the company’s EV strategy.
  • Stellantis saw net profit plunge 70% in 2024 and revenue fall 14% in Q1 2025, prompting withdrawal of its financial guidance due to tariff-related uncertainties.
  • Filosa’s mandate includes streamlining the automaker’s 14-brand portfolio and revitalizing its underperforming US operations while repairing ties with dealers and the UAW.
  • He must also accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and counter growing competition from Chinese automakers.