Filosa Takes Over as Stellantis CEO, Presents Team

Rome: Antonio Filosa officially took over as the new CEO of Stellantis on Monday and presented the new board of the Italian-French-American group. In addition to Filosa, who also retains his former role as head of North America and American Brands, the Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT) also features three other Italians.

According to Ansa News Agency, the new leadership team includes Davide Mele as head of Product Planning, Monica Genovese as head of the Sales area, and Emanuele Cappellano, who will lead South America and take charge of Stellantis Pro One, the commercial vehicles unit. Filosa expressed his enthusiasm for leading Stellantis, emphasizing the company’s strong regional roots and the dedication of its workforce.

Filosa stated, “It is my great privilege to take the lead of Stellantis, a global company with deep regional roots.” He highlighted the unique strengths of the company, which include its iconic brands and loyal customer base. The leadership team is characterized by a people-first mindset,
a deep understanding of the company’s brands, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Filosa also emphasized the importance of collaboration with dealers, suppliers, partners, and communities. He expressed confidence in the talent and passion of the leadership team to drive Stellantis forward in the evolving automotive industry. Stellantis’s brands include well-known names such as Jeep, Peugeot, Fiat, Lancia, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and Chrysler.