Filosa reshapes Stellantis’ top management to boost global performance

On the Dash: 

• Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa reshuffles top leadership to strengthen regional focus and operational performance ahead of the 2026 strategy.
• Key appointments include Cappellano for Europe, Zola for South America, Olivier for China and the Asia-Pacific region, Ciancia for global manufacturing, and Gilles for design.
• The changes combine internal promotions and external hires to drive growth, improve manufacturing and design, and reverse two years of declining sales and profits.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa announced a major reshuffle of the automaker’s top leadership, appointing new executives to key regional and global roles as the company prepares its 2026 strategy. The changes aim to reverse two years of declining sales, shrinking profits, and a stagnant model lineup.

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The executive changes follow last month’s appointment of Joao Laranjo as CFO, a longtime associate of Filosa, who replaced Doug Ostermann. Filosa, who became CEO in June, is accelerating the leadership overhaul to position Stellantis for growth and operational improvements ahead of the unveiling of the strategic plan next year.

New Stellantis leadership team appointments:

New Appointments:

• Emanuele Cappellano – Head of Enlarged Europe and European Brands; retains role leading Stellantis Pro One
• Herlander Zola – Head of South America; succeeds Cappellano
• Grégoire Olivier – Head of China and Asia-Pacific region
• Francesco Ciancia – Global Head of Manufacturing (rejoining from Mercedes-Benz), starting November 1
• Ralph Gilles – Global Head of Design
• Jean-Philippe Imparato – CEO of Maserati; focuses on performance improvements and Stellantis & You, reports to Cappellano
• Samir Cherfan – Continues as Head of Middle East & Africa and Micromobility

Departures:

• Arnaud Deboeuf – Global Head of Manufacturing, leaving November 1
• Philippe de Rovira – Former Head of Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa region, leaving for new opportunities

Other Key Leadership Positions (unchanged):

• Antonio Filosa – CEO, North America & American Brands
• Joao Laranjo – Chief Financial Officer
• Davide Mele – Product Planning
• Ned Curic – Product Development & Technology
• Sébastien Jacquet – Quality
• Monica Genovese – Purchasing
• Scott Thiele – Supply Chain
• Xavier Chéreau – Human Resources
• Clara Ingen-Housz – Corporate Affairs & Communications

The appointments reflect a combination of internal promotions and external hires aimed at strengthening critical operational areas and enhancing regional focus. By bringing in new talent while retaining experienced leaders, Stellantis aims to improve manufacturing, design, and regional operations, thereby driving performance and preparing for future growth.