Stellantis Names New Leadership Team Appointments Amid Strategy Update

Stellantis has announced new appointments to its leadership team, including Emanuele Cappellano as Head of Enlarged Europe and European Brands, Jean-Philippe Imparato as full-time CEO of Maserati and Stellantis & You, and Herlander Zola as Head of the South America region. Samir Cherfan joins the team as Head of Middle East & Africa and Micromobility, and Grégoire Olivier becomes Head of China Strategy. The appointments come ahead of the company's 2026 strategy presentation.

Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) has announced significant changes to its leadership team, positioning the company for future success and strategic updates. The appointments, effective October 8, 2025, include Emanuele Cappellano as Head of Enlarged Europe and European Brands, Jean-Philippe Imparato as full-time CEO of Maserati and Stellantis & You, and Herlander Zola as Head of the South America region. Samir Cherfan joins as Head of Middle East & Africa and Micromobility, while Grégoire Olivier is elevated to Head of China Strategy. These changes come ahead of the company's 2026 strategy presentation Stellantis Makes New Appointments to the Leadership Team As It Pursues Its Path to Recovery^[1].

The new appointments reflect Stellantis' commitment to internal promotions and a sharpened regional focus. The company aims to align leadership more effectively with its strategic goals. CEO Antonio Filosa stated, "With these new appointments, we are promoting exceptional talent from inside and out to leadership roles as we prepare our business for future success. We are also sharpening our regional focus by allocating specific responsibility for our Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa organizations at the SLT level" Stellantis Makes New Appointments to the Leadership Team As It Pursues Its Path to Recovery^[1].

Key departures include Arnaud Deboeuf, who will leave on November 1, and Philippe de Rovira, who has previously left to pursue other opportunities. Francesco Ciancia will join as Global Head of Manufacturing on November 1, 2025 Stellantis Makes New Appointments to the Leadership Team As It Pursues Its Path to Recovery^[1].

The updated Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT) now includes:

- Antonio Filosa, CEO and North America & American Brands.
- Emanuele Cappellano, Enlarged Europe, European Brands & Stellantis Pro One.
- Herlander Zola, South America.
- Samir Cherfan, Middle East & Africa and Micromobility.
- Grégoire Olivier, China and Asia-Pacific.
- Davide Mele, Product Planning.
- Ned Curic, Product Development & Technology.
- Sébastien Jacquet, Quality.
- Monica Genovese, Purchasing.
- Scott Thiele, Supply Chain.
- Francesco Ciancia, Manufacturing (starting on November 1st).
- Joao Laranjo, Chief Financial Officer.
- Xavier Chéreau, Human Resources.
- Clara Ingen-Housz, Corporate Affairs & Communications.
- Ralph Gilles, Design.

These appointments signal a strategic shift for Stellantis, focusing on regional strengths and aligning leadership with future growth plans Stellantis Makes New Appointments to the Leadership Team As It Pursues Its Path to Recovery^[1].