Management Changes at Stellantis: A New Era Begins
Stellantis aims to strengthen its leading position in the automotive industry to management changes signing. Following the departure of CEO Carlos Tavares, new executives were appointed to lead major brands such as Jeep, Peugeot, DS Automobiles and Pro One. These changes further simplify and stands out as part of steps taken to increase regional control.
New Leadership at Jeep
The Jeep brand has seen significant change. Antonio Filosa has stepped down as Stellantis’ chief operating officer for North America, taking on more responsibilities. Filosa will be replaced by Antonio Filosa, who previously served as senior vice president and president of the Jeep brand Bob Broderdorf Broderdorf will form a new leadership team for Jeep, creating a single group that will oversee sales, operations, product, communications and marketing.
Jeep Reinforcement with Mike Koval
Stellantis has appointed former Ram boss Mike Koval as senior vice president and head of sales operations at Jeep. The appointment is aimed at boosting Jeep sales and positioning the brand for greater strength. However, Jeep’s recent sales decline, it raises questions about how effective these changes will be.
Decline in Sales: 385 Thousand Vehicles
Stellantis' Jeep brand has seen its sales plummet after controversial moves to eliminate the Cherokee model and raise prices. Jeep sales fell from 2018 in 973,227 to just 587,725 last year. That's the first time in less than a decade 385,502 cars This situation is directly related to Jeep's decrease in market share and customer dissatisfaction.
Important Appointment at Peugeot
Stellantis’ appointments in the European market are also noteworthy. Xavier Peugeot has been appointed CEO of DS Automobiles. Peugeot succeeds Olivier François. Peugeot joined PSA Peugeot Citroën in 1994 and has held several key positions during this time. These changes are critical to ensuring the brand achieves its strategic goals.
Alain Favey's Appointment
Alain Favey has been appointed as Peugeot’s new CEO. Favey moves to Volkswagen and Europcar Mobility Group after 20 years at PSA Group. He replaces the company’s previous CEO Linda Jackson and aims to strengthen Peugeot’s position in the European market.
New Director for Pro One: Anne Abboud
Stellantis Pro One is entering a new era under the leadership of Anne Abboud. Abboud will work to strengthen Pro One’s market position by developing the company’s global strategies. These changes will see Stellantis focus more on product planning, development and commercial activities. local decision-making ability makes him win.
Corporate Relations and Communications Teams Are Merging
Stellantis is pursuing a goal of continuous engagement with all stakeholders by merging its corporate affairs and communications teams. This step will help the company develop a more effective communications strategy. In addition, the newly created Marketing Office will handle activities such as traditional advertising, global events and sponsorships to better support Stellantis’ various brands.
Filling the CEO Position
The biggest vacancy at Stellantis is the CEO position. After Carlos Tavares left, the position has still not been filled. The company said a new search is ongoing and that the process It will be completed in the first half of 2025. This situation is of critical importance for the future of the company.
As a result, Stellantis' management changes and strategic moves are aimed at increasing its competitiveness in the automotive market. The appointment of new managers and changes in the organizational structure will play a decisive role in the company's future success.
