The European Automobismo giant Stellantis He is still looking for a CEO, or CEO, after the early farewell of Carlos Tavares. Since then the president of the group, John Elkannowner of the Holding Exor who manages the majority of Stellantis actions, is responsible for the company’s strategic choices.
According to the latest rumors, to replace Carlos Tavares Stellantis would be thinking of a promotion. No external character therefore, but an internal manager who would be elevated to CEO’s position. A choice that would guarantee a synergy with the presidency and a minimum setting time to the position.
Who is Antonio Filosa, the Italian candidate in Ceo di Stellantis
The candidate favored to the position of CEO of Stellantis is Antonio Filosa. Neapolitan, considered from the first hour one of the most likely names to collect the legacy of Tavares, Filosa is 50 years old and a long career in the marks of Stellantis behind him. At the moment he plays the role of COO (Chief Operating Officer, a role for the direct dependencies of the CEO) for the group’s Americas.
His career began in Fiat in 1999 and his first prominent role takes him immediately to the new world. In fact, he assumes the direction of the historic Fiat factory in Betim, In Brazil, To then become responsible for the purchases of the entire Latin America for the Italian brand. It also deals with two car manufacturers particularly in difficulty in the last period, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, always as regards southern America.
When Fiat merges with Crysler to form FCA, Filosa becomes coo for Latin America of the Interior Group and, until 2018, is part of the board of directors of FCA.
Maxime Picat is Filosa’s rival
Filosa’s main rival for the role of CEO is Maxime PicatFrench, who comes from PSA, the group that revolves around Peugeot and Citroën and who, merging with FCA, gave birth to Stellantis. Picat is 51 years old, and entered PSA at 24, immediately after graduating in civil engineering obtained at the École des mines in Paris.
After covering important roles in the Citroën factories in Europe and China, with excellent results especially in Asia, he became CEO of the brand in 2012 Peugeot And between 2016 and 2021 he holds the role of vice president for PSA Europe. Today he is responsible for the purchases of Stellantis and CEO for Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.
Stellanti is preparing to present the accounts
The choice of the new CEO crosses with the presentation, by April 30, of the economic and financial results of Stellantis for the First quarter of 2025. The group, like all European automotive, is in crisis due to various factors, from the ecological transition to the lack of state incentives.
Unlike the German groups, however, Stellantis has not announced great cuts in shopping, avoiding drastic reductions in jobs in the factories and focusing more on the new models ready for launch. Especially on the European market, these cars should report sales to consumer options positively.
