Stellantis Announces New Appointments within the Enlarged Europe Organization

AMSTERDAM, August 31, 2026 – Stellantis announces new appointments within its Enlarged Europe Organization, effective September 1, as it continues the execution of its Fastlane 2030 strategic plan. Reporting to Emanuele Cappellano:

• Arnaud Belloni has been appointed CEO of the FIAT, Abarth and Lancia brands and chief marketing officer for Europe. Bringing extensive automotive industry experience, Belloni returns to Stellantis, where he previously spent 16 years leading marketing strategy for its Italian and French brands. He rejoins Stellantis from Renault Group, where he served as global chief marketing officer beginning in November 2020 and as chief branding officer for all the group’s brands beginning in May 2023.  In his new role, Belloni succeeds Olivier François, who will support him through mid-October to ensure a smooth transition and will continue to support Stellantis as a Company strategic advisor. [click here for the dedicated announcement]
• Xavier Chardon has been appointed CEO of DS Automobiles, in addition to his current responsibilities for Citroën.
• Xavier Peugeot has been appointed Head of the Jeep_® brand in Europe, a newly established position reporting directly to Enlarged Europe COO. This role is designed to provide Jeep with all the levers needed to meet European customers’ requirements, strengthen the brand’s development in Europe considering product, marketing and sales. 
• Roberta Zerbi will focus on Customer Journey Excellence and Network Development.  

As a result, Commercial Operations Enlarged Europe led by Maurizio Zuares has been reorganized as follows:

• Gaetano Thorel has been appointed responsible for Enlarged Europe   Lancia, in addition to his current responsibilities for Enlarged Europe FIAT and Abarth, with a functional reporting line to Arnaud Belloni.
• Laurent Diot has been appointed responsible for Enlarged Europe DS Automobiles, in addition to his current responsibilities for Enlarged Europe Citroën, with a functional reporting line to Xavier Chardon.
• Fabio Catone is confirmed as responsible for Enlarged Europe Jeep, Ram & Dodge Brands, with a functional reporting line to Xavier Peugeot.

Commenting on these appointments, Emanuele Cappellano, COO of Enlarged Europe, said:

“These appointments mark another important step in accelerating the execution of our Fastlane 2030 strategic plan. They establish the foundations for a European marketing vision centered on creativity and innovation, reinforce Jeep’s growth through dedicated leadership, and clarify the positioning of Lancia and DS Automobiles as specialty brands, preserving their distinctive identities while strengthening integration with FIAT and Citroën, respectively. I would like to congratulate Arnaud as he joins Stellantis, together with all the colleagues taking on new and more challenging responsibilities. I am confident that each of them will play a vital role in delivering these strategic priorities.

I would also like to thank Olivier for his outstanding contribution to the Company over more than 30 years managing iconic brands and shaping communication as Global Chief Marketing Officer. Olivier has embodied the perfect balance between dedication and empathy, combining a proactive mindset with unconventional spirit that truly sets exceptional creative leaders apart. I am sure we will take advantage from his expertise as a strategic advisor to our Company”.

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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands includes Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep_®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com

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