On the Dash:
- Stellantis will hold its 2026 AGM on April 14 in Amsterdam.
- John Elkann and Robert Peugeot are proposed for re-election; Juergen Esser is nominated as a new director.
- The company emphasizes customer-aligned products, technological investments, and operational execution for 2026
Stellantis has published the agenda and supporting materials for its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for April 14 in Amsterdam. The company outlined board nominations, director reappointments, and strategic priorities for 2026 as it works to rebuild momentum after a challenging 2025.
The terms of Executive Director John Elkann and Non-Executive Directors Robert Peugeot and Henri de Castries will conclude at the end of the meeting. Elkann and Peugeot are being nominated for re-election through binding nominations by Exor N.V. and Établissements Peugeot Frères S.A. / Peugeot Invest S.A. The board also proposes re-electing de Castries and adding Juergen Esser as a new non-executive director. If approved, all directors will serve two-year terms.
Esser brings global leadership experience as deputy CEO and chief financial, technology, and data officer at Danone. He has led finance, strategy, M&A, digital transformation, and business development initiatives across multiple geographies. Stellantis said Esser’s expertise in digitally enabled business models and operational execution will enhance the board’s oversight and value creation.
The AGM agenda comes amid a period of significant operational reset at Stellantis. In letters to shareholders, Chairman John Elkann and CEO Antonio Filosa highlighted 2025 as a year of internal and external challenges, including tariffs, regulatory complexity, and intensified competition. Elkann noted the leadership transition in mid-2025, with Filosa assuming the CEO role and establishing a refreshed global leadership team to accelerate decision-making and delivery.
Filosa emphasized a customer-focused reset across Stellantis’ operations and product portfolio. During 2025, the company expanded offerings across electric, hybrid, and internal combustion powertrains, reintroduced popular nameplates such as the hybrid Jeep Cherokee and the Dodge Charger SIXPACK, and reintroduced Ram’s 5.7-liter HEMI V-8. The CEO said these actions aim to align Stellantis’ vehicles with customer needs while maintaining disciplined capital allocation.
The automaker also highlighted technological investments as a pillar of competitiveness, including artificial intelligence applications in engineering, manufacturing, quality, and in-car experiences. Workforce engagement remains a priority, with more than 1,500 employees celebrated at a Chrysler Technology Center event in June 2025 to mark the company’s centennial and recognize employee contributions.
Stellantis aims to enter 2026 with enhanced net revenues, operating income, and industrial free cash flow. The company remains committed to delivering excellence in execution and prioritizing customer alignment, which will be essential for driving sustainable growth and ensuring long-term success.
