Stellantis is looking for a new boss: Tavares to leave in 2026

Carlos Tavares' days at the helm of Stellantis are numbered. His contract will not be extended. As the car manufacturer confirmed today, Tavares will retire at the beginning of 2026. The search for a successor is already underway. Stellantis is also currently streamlining its management in order to improve its global position. As part of the restructuring, former Opel CEO Uwe Hochgeschurtz, most recently responsible for the Group's European business, is already leaving the company.

Jean-Philippe Imparato will take over Hochgeschurtz's position in addition to his role as CEO of Stellantis Pro One.Antonio Filosa will also be appointed Chief Operating Officer for North America in parallel to his role as Jeep Brand President, succeeding Carlos Zarlenga, whose new position will be announced at a later date.

Doug Ostermann is appointed Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Natalie Knight, who is also leaving the company. Gregoire Olivier becomes Chief Operating Officer China and remains Chief Liaison Officer to Leapmotor, the Chinese electric joint venture. Santo Ficili takes over the management of Maserati and Alfa Romeo and is a member of the Top Executive Team. The new role of his predecessor Davide Grasso is yet to be announced.

To improve commercial performance, the supply chain organization will also be transferred from the purchasing department, headed by Maxime Picat, to the production department, headed by Arnaud Deboeuf. This will allow Picat to devote even more time to his current role. (aum)