Stellantis Announces Changes in Leadership Team
Stellantis has announced key leadership changes effective June 1, 2024. Luca Napolitano, currently CEO of the Lancia brand, will take on additional responsibilities as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, succeeding Thierry Koskas, who will focus on expanding the Citroën brand. Olivier Bourges will replace Richard Schwarzwald as Chief Customer Experience Officer, aiming to boost customer satisfaction under the 'Dare Forward 2030' plan. Clara Ingen-Housz, who joined Stellantis in early 2024, will head the Global Corporate Office and Public Affairs, bringing her international legal experience to the executive team. CEO Carlos Tavares expressed confidence in the new appointments, highlighting their roles in driving the company's strategic objectives.
- Luca Napolitano's appointment leverages his extensive sales expertise and automotive industry experience.
- Thierry Koskas will continue to drive growth for the Citroën brand.
- Olivier Bourges focuses on achieving top customer satisfaction as part of the 'Dare Forward 2030' initiative.
- Clara Ingen-Housz's international legal experience strengthens the Top Executive Team's diversity.
- Leadership changes aim to align with Stellantis' strategic goals.
- Richard Schwarzwald's departure could disrupt customer experience continuity.
- The shift in leadership roles may cause short-term uncertainty or instability within the organization.
- Rapid changes in executive roles could be seen as a sign of internal challenges.
Stellantis Announces Changes in Leadership Team
AMSTERDAM, May 28, 2024 – Stellantis today announced the following organizational changes, effective June 1, 2024.
Luca Napolitano is appointed Chief Sales & Marketing Officer in addition to his current responsibility as Lancia brand CEO. Luca replaces Thierry Koskas who, after successfully creating the foundations of the global sales and marketing function, will now dedicate his strong sales and marketing expertise to the expansion of the Citroën brand. Luca brings his sales expertise and automotive industry experience in both fleet and retail sales as well as dealer management and network development, as he has held positions in several countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Olivier Bourges is appointed Chief Customer Experience Officer replacing Richard Schwarzwald who has decided to leave Stellantis for personal reasons. Olivier will now take on the challenge of reaching the Company’s Dare Forward 2030 commitment to be No. 1 in customer satisfaction, drawing on his deep knowledge of the industry and Stellantis operations.
As planned, to replace Olivier in his current position, Clara Ingen-Housz, who joined the Company in early 2024, will be appointed head of the Global Corporate Office and Public Affairs. Clara will become a member of the Top Executive Team. She was previously Saint-Gobain’s Group Legal Counsel and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. With a strong international career including legal experiences in Hong Kong, New York and Brussels, she brings global expertise and further strengthens the diversity on the Top Executive Team.
“I want to take the opportunity to warmly thank Richard for his drive, unwavering focus on our customers and contribution to the early years of Stellantis. I wish him well,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. “I have every confidence in Thierry’s ability to drive the growth of the Citroën brand, Olivier’s determination to bring Stellantis to the next level of customer satisfaction and warmly welcome Clara to the Top Executive Team as we continue to execute our Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, together with our passionate stakeholders around the world.”
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About Stellantis
Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is one of the world’s leading automakers aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of mobility to all. It’s best known for its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Stellantis is executing its Dare Forward 2030, a bold strategic plan that paves the way to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a carbon net zero mobility tech company by 2038, with single-digit percentage compensation of the remaining emissions, while creating added value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.
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