Stellantis announces the new CEO. It’s former Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa

Stellantis announced the new group CEO. It’s the Italian Antonio Filosa, 52-year old, former Jeep CEO and Chief Operating Officer for the Americas. Filosa will start his new position on June 23, thus formally succeeding Carlos Tavares, who resigned last December.

Antonio Filosa has been working for the Stellantis brands for over 25 years, being a true veteran within the international group. He has led Stellantis in both North and South America. During his time as Chief Operating Officer of South America, he took the FIAT brand to the market leading position and then significantly grew the Peugeot, Citroën, Ram, and Jeep_® brands. As a result, Stellantis increased its clear leadership in the region. His work on the creation of the Pernambuco plant, one of South America’s largest automotive hubs, launched Jeep_® in Brazil, which quickly became the brand’s leading market outside of the United States. 

Furthermore, as Jeep_® CEO, Antonio Filosa expanded the brand’s global presence, including in Europe where its models continue to be best sellers for the Company thanks to hugely popular products such as the Jeep Avenger.

Stellantis, statements from John Elkann and Antonio Filosa

“Antonio’s deep understanding of our Company, including its people who he views as our core strength, and of our industry equip him perfectly for the role of Chief Executive Officer in this next and crucial phase of Stellantis’ development,” said Stellantis Executive Chairman John Elkann. “I have worked closely with Antonio over the past six months during which time his responsibilities have increased, and his strong and effective leadership spanning both North and South America at a moment of unprecedented challenge have confirmed the excellent qualities he brings to the role. Together with the entire Board, I look forward to working with him.”

“It is my great honor to be named the CEO of this fantastic Company,” added Antonio Filosa. “I am grateful to our Chairman, John Elkann, and to the members of our Board for their leadership, particularly in these recent months, and for the confidence they have placed in me to lead our business during this pivotal time for our industry. I have always been inspired by the immense talent, passion and commitment of our people at Stellantis and the power of trusting our teams to achieve excellence. We have the world’s best and most iconic brands in automotive history and an over 100-year heritage of innovation. That legacy, combined with our relentless dedication to giving our customers the products and services they love, will continue to be key to our success.”