Italian manager takes over at Stellantis

Management Restructuring Stellantis Replaces Its European Head

2025-10-09 From Jens Rehberg | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

A top Italian manager replaces a French one. This increases the influence of the largest single shareholder Exor (Agnelli family) on the operational business. And there are further changes.

The press office at Group headquarters bluntly calls the latest personnel decisions a milestone "on the road to recovery". Stellantis is reassigning several board positions - including overall responsibility for the European business: Emanuele Cappellano replaces Jean-Philippe Imparato. The latter is downgraded to Maserati boss. The premium brand is currently one of Stellantis' biggest problem children - according to press reports, the manufacturer is considering selling the brand, which has been performing poorly for years. Imparato is also to head the Group's direct sales organization in the future.

Emanuele Cappellano(Image: Stellantis) — Emanuele Cappellano
(Image: Stellantis)

Cappellano had been in charge of Stellantis' South American business since 2023. He has also been responsible for the manufacturer's global commercial vehicle business for several months - a role he is to retain. Emanuele Cappellano was North American CEO at Stellantis from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, the Italian had already worked for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) for 19 years.

Stellantis appoints new Head of Production

Francesco Ciancia will also become global head of production. He replaces Arnaud Debeouf, who, according to Stellantis, will be leaving the Group. Ciancia was previously head of the Mercedes van division. Prior to 2022, however, he had already worked for FCA since 2001, including as head of production for South America as well as production for Maserati and other Stellantis premium brands for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

In addition, Grégoire Olivier will have primary responsibility on the Group Management Board for business in the China & Asia-Pacific region. He replaces Philippe de Rovira, who has already left Stellantis. Emanuele Cappellano's successor in South America will be Herlander Zola. Also new to the Executive Board are Samir Cherfan (Head of Middle East & Africa and Micromobility) and Ralph Gilles, who is responsible for the design of Stellantis brands worldwide.

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