Today, Antonio Filosa assumes the position of Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis N.V. effective immediately. The new CEO will retain his role as head of North America and American Brands.
Filosa has worked for the company for 25 years, rising through the ranks from a night shift paint shop supervisor in Spain.
Filosa told investors, “It is my great privilege to take the lead of Stellantis, a global company with deep regional roots. We have unique strengths in our great people, our iconic brands and our millions of customers, whose loyalty to our Company, its fantastic products and its unique stories can only inspire us to new achievements.”
Today, the new CEO also announced his new Stellantis Leadership Team, which includes Doug Ostermann, CFO, taking responsibility for mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, and Scott Thiele taking on a newly created role as head of Supply Chain and joining the SLT, bringing together activities previously located in Planning and Manufacturing.
Filosa added, “The team I’m announcing today draws on all that is best in Stellantis, leaders from within who bring a people-first mindset, a profound understanding of our brands, our products and our customers, best-in-class expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit that will be vital to our success. We all share an immense pride in our history and a constant dedication to building our future together, and in close collaboration with our dealers, suppliers, partners and communities. With the talent and passion of this team, we will harness our multiple strengths to make Stellantis one of the winners in this next era for our Company and our industry.”
Filosa takes on the role after CEO Carlos Tavares unexpectedly stepped down in December due to conflicts with the company’s board and a 70% decline in net profit last year.
By CEO NA Editorial Staff
