Stellantis, the global automotive powerhouse formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, has officially appointed Antonio Filosa as its new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement ends a six-month search for a successor to Carlos Tavares, who stepped down from the role in December 2024.
Filosa, a Stellantis veteran with over 25 years in the automotive sector, will officially take over the top position on June 23, 2025. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Americas and is also the company’s Global Chief Quality Officer. His promotion reflects the company’s confidence in internal leadership to steer Stellantis through a rapidly evolving automotive landscape.
From Fiat Roots to the Global Stage
Filosa’s journey with the company began in 1999 at Fiat. Over the years, he gained hands-on experience in operations and strategy, particularly during his time in Brazil, where he played a crucial role in Fiat’s market growth. He later served as COO for South America before being appointed Global CEO of Jeep in 2023, where he helped reinforce Jeep’s rugged identity while pushing for electrification and global expansion.
Filosa is now set to become the fourth CEO of Stellantis since its formation in 2021, taking the helm at a pivotal moment for the 14-brand conglomerate.
Challenges on the Horizon
Filosa inherits a company navigating intense market pressures, especially in North America. The region, once the stronghold for many Stellantis brands like Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, is witnessing a decline in sales across the board. Moreover, the Trump administration’s newly reinstated 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles poses a serious threat to Stellantis’s global production model.
A large portion of Stellantis’s U.S. offerings are manufactured in Mexico and Canada, with premium brands such as Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Maserati depending on European imports. Analysts warn that the new tariff structure could drive up vehicle prices, hurt competitiveness, and further strain dealership networks.
A Vision Rooted in Experience and Engagement
In a statement released via LinkedIn, Filosa expressed deep gratitude for the trust placed in him by Executive Chairman John Elkann and the board. “This place is in my blood,” Filosa wrote, pledging to visit as many Stellantis sites as possible in the coming weeks to connect directly with employees and listen to their insights.
Insiders say Filosa’s hands-on leadership style and global perspective make him uniquely positioned to realign Stellantis’s operational priorities. A new leadership team is expected to be announced concurrently with his official appointment, signaling potential organizational shifts as Stellantis aims to future-proof its offerings.
Driving Toward the Future
As the global automotive industry undergoes transformation—from electrification to autonomy to reshaping supply chains—Filosa steps into a role that will require both strategic foresight and operational agility. Industry experts believe his appointment marks a renewed focus on internal stability and a commitment to executing long-term plans with consistent leadership.
For Stellantis, which boasts brands ranging from Jeep and Chrysler to Peugeot and Citroën, the road ahead is both challenging and full of opportunity. With Filosa now in the driver’s seat, all eyes are on how the company will navigate trade tensions, electrification demands, and changing consumer preferences in a competitive global marketplace.
