On the Dash:
- Chrysler remains a two-model minivan brand, with a refreshed Pacifica planned for 2027.
- Stellantis leadership changes signal continued restructuring of North American operations.
- Alfa Romeo sales fell 36% last year, highlighting challenges for the brand in the U.S. market.
Stellantis said Thursday that Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell is leaving the company, with Dodge CEO Matt McAlear assuming leadership of the Chrysler brand while also overseeing Alfa Romeo operations in North America.
The changes are effective immediately. Stellantis said Feuell “has elected to leave the company for personal reasons.”
Feuell led Chrysler from 2021 and was given responsibility for Alfa Romeo’s North American operations in late 2024. She also briefly led the Ram brand for a short time in 2024.
McAlear, who has led Dodge since 2024, will now oversee Chrysler and Alfa Romeo in North America in addition to his current role. During his tenure at Dodge, McAlear oversaw the launch of the new Charger muscle car, which recently won the North American Car of the Year award.
McAlear previously managed Dodge sales and marketing operations and held management roles at Maserati and the Chrysler brand. While at Chrysler, he oversaw the launch of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan in 2016.
The leadership change is the latest in a series of executive shifts under Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, who has led the company since midway through last year. Those moves have included the appointment of a new chief financial officer and leadership changes across regional teams and sales operations.
Stellantis has prioritized improving its North American brands and operations after sales and profitability fell sharply in recent years.
Taking the helm of the Chrysler brand, McAlear will lead the marque as it manages a restricted product portfolio. Chrysler, which marked its 100th anniversary last year, saw a modest year-over-year sales gain in 2025, largely fueled by sales of its Pacifica and Voyager minivans. Notably, the brand’s current lineup consists solely of these two minivan models, with a refreshed Pacifica slated for launch in 2027.
Alfa Romeo, meanwhile, has struggled in the North American market. Sales for the Italian brand fell 36% last year following limited product updates and investment in its regional lineup in recent years.
