Stellantis has announced a major overhaul of its leadership structure as it seeks to streamline decision-making and boost regional autonomy, following the sudden departure of former chief executive Carlos Tavares.
The reorganisation aims to align regional operations more closely with global functions and improve responsiveness to customer needs.
By giving local teams greater control over product planning, development, and commercial activities, Stellantis intends to speed up the pace of decisions while maintaining coordination with central divisions.
Software operations are now housed within a new Product Development & Technology organisation headed by Ned Curic. This integration is designed to expedite the delivery of innovative offerings across Stellantis’s global portfolio.
Americas chief operating officer Antonio Filosa has been tasked with overseeing the company’s Quality operations, emphasising Stellantis’s focus on customer satisfaction. He is also widely seen as CEO material for Stellantis.
Corporate Affairs and Communications have been merged under the leadership of Clara Ingen-Housz, aiming to strengthen the group’s engagement with various stakeholders. A newly created Marketing Office will be helmed by Olivier François, consolidating brand marketing efforts to support global advertising, events, and sponsorships.
Key brand leadership changes include the appointment of Bob Broderdorf to oversee Jeep, the arrival of Alain Favey as head of Peugeot, the transition of Xavier Peugeot to DS Automobiles, and the assignment of Anne Abboud to lead the Pro One commercial vehicles unit.
Stellantis chairman John Elkann said the changes build on December’s adjustments and will further simplify the company’s structure, boost regional agility, and foster execution rigour. He added that Stellantis remains focused on delivering a broad range of combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles.
A special committee of the board of directors continues the search for a permanent chief executive officer, with a decision expected within the first half of 2025.
All changes take immediate effect.
