Antonio Filosa will take over as the new CEO of auto giant Stellantis starting June 23, after being unanimously selected by the company’s board. The appointment comes as Stellantis faces falling sales in North America and new U.S. tariffs affecting the automotive industry.
Filosa, an Italian executive with more than 25 years in the automotive sector, has held several key leadership positions within Stellantis. He was previously the head of the Jeep brand and was most recently promoted in December to chief operating officer for the Americas region. Since then, he has started reorganizing Stellantis’ U.S. operations, reducing excess vehicle inventory at dealerships and overhauling the leadership team.
The company, which owns brands such as Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and Maserati, announced Filosa’s appointment in a statement on Wednesday. Stellantis said the board had conducted a thorough search that included both internal and external candidates before choosing Filosa. It also said an extraordinary shareholder meeting would be called soon to formally elect him to the board as an executive director.
Filosa takes over from Carlos Tavares, who abruptly stepped down in December. Tavares had led Stellantis since its creation in 2021, when a historic merger brought together more than a dozen automotive brands under one company. During his leadership, Stellantis achieved strong profit margins and became one of the top-performing players in the global auto industry. However, by last year, the company began to struggle, especially in the North American market where sales dropped significantly.
The challenges have grown more serious in recent months. Stellantis recently withdrew its annual financial forecast, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs — particularly a 25-percent duty imposed under President Donald Trump’s administration. These levies have added financial pressure on the company at a time when consumer demand in the U.S. is already weakening.
In its statement, Stellantis praised Filosa for his global experience and deep understanding of the company. “The Board selected Antonio Filosa to be CEO based on his proven track record of hands-on success during his more than 25 years in the automotive industry,” the group said.
Filosa now steps into the top role at a critical moment, tasked with navigating Stellantis through tough market conditions while continuing to integrate and grow its diverse portfolio of global car brands.
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