Stellantis has made further changes to its executive leadership, appointing new heads for Jeep, Peugeot, and DS Automobiles while integrating its software division into product development. Long-time Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson and software chief Yves Bonnefont are departing the group.
The automaker said in a statement that these changes align with its December 2024 restructuring plan, which aims to streamline decision-making and balance regional and global operations. Stellantis Chairman John Elkann is leading the transition independently of outgoing CEO Carlos Tavares.
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As part of the shake-up, Bob Broderdorf will take over as head of Jeep, Xavier Peugeot will lead DS Automobiles, and Alain Favey will become head of the Peugeot brand. Stellantis Pro One, the company’s commercial vehicle division, will now be led by Anne Abboud. Additionally, Fiat CEO Olivier Francois, who also serves as Stellantis’ Global Chief Marketing Officer, will oversee a newly created marketing office to centralize brand marketing efforts.
Stellantis is also consolidating its software activities within the product development and technology division under Ned Curic, aiming to accelerate the rollout of new vehicle technologies. Meanwhile, Antonio Filosa, currently COO for the Americas, will take on the additional responsibility of overseeing global quality. Corporate Affairs and Communications will be merged under Clara Ingen-Housz.
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“Building on the changes made in December, today’s announcements will further simplify our organization and increase our local agility and rigor of execution,” Elkann said. “We look forward to driving growth by providing our customers with an even larger choice of great combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles.”
Stellantis has not provided an update on its search for a new CEO, stating that the process is “well under way” and should be completed in the first half of 2025.