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Stellantis Taps Antonio Filosa as CEO to Rescue North American Business

His promotion reflects a gamble on internal expertise to rescue sagging US performance, cut soaring inventories, steer Stellantis into electric mobility.

November 21, 2024, Los Angeles, California, USA: Antonio Filosa, Chief Operating Officer Stellantis North America speaks at the 2024 Automobility LA on Thursday November 21, 2024 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. JAVIER ROJAS/PI (Credit Image: © PI via ZUMA Press Wire
Wer ist Antonio Filosa, der neue CEO von Stellantis?: Wirtschaft
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Overview

  • Filosa, a 25-year veteran of Stellantis and its predecessor Fiat-Chrysler, will take over as CEO on June 23, succeeding Carlos Tavares after a six-month interim under Executive Chairman John Elkann.
  • As COO for the Americas since October, Filosa led efforts to shrink inventories and reorganize operations during a downturn in North American sales.
  • His record includes driving Fiat to market leadership in South America and expanding Jeep’s global footprint as its former CEO.
  • Stellantis faces high stock levels, declining margins and US trade-policy uncertainties, alongside industry pressure to accelerate electric vehicle development.
  • John Elkann will remain Executive Chairman while Filosa prepares to unveil a new leadership team and strategic roadmap for the company.