Antonio Filosa Assumes Stellantis CEO Role, Leads North America

Antonio Filosa officially began his tenure as CEO of Stellantis in June 2025, succeeding Carlos Tavares amid challenges including declining profits and strained relationships with U.S. auto dealers and the United Auto Workers. Filosa, an Italian with over 25 years at Stellantis-affiliated brands and recent leadership of North and South American operations, notably retained his role as head of North America and American brands, signaling a strong focus on the U.S. market. On his first day, he announced a new 13-person leadership team that includes executives from France, Italy, and the United States, emphasizing regional decision-making to better connect with customers. The restructuring also involved shifts in responsibilities, such as CFO Doug Ostermann overseeing mergers and acquisitions, and new roles created for supply chain management. Filosa expressed pride in Stellantis' heritage and commitment to collaboration with dealers, suppliers, and communities to drive future success. Despite these changes, some analysts remain cautious about short-term investor impact, noting the leadership appointments are primarily internal.