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08 Sep 2026
Stellantis Announces New Communications Appointments in the Enlarged Europe Region
TURIN, September , 2026 – Effective September 8, 2026, Andrea Laura Siro-Brigiano will lead Lifestyle, Digital PR and New Media for Stellantis within the Enlarged Europe Region, reporting to Alessandro Nardizzi, responsible for Communication at Stellantis, Enlarged Europe region.
TURIN, September , 2026 – Effective September 8, 2026, Andrea Laura Siro-Brigiano will lead Lifestyle, Digital PR and New Media for Stellantis within the Enlarged Europe Region, reporting to Alessandro Nardizzi, responsible for Communication at Stellantis, Enlarged Europe region.
Andrea Laura Siro-Brigiano joined Stellantis in 2025, bringing extensive international communications experience across luxury, fashion and consumer goods. She has since led global Press Communications activities for FIAT and Abarth. The newly created position expands the scope of the Enlarged Europe Communications organization, bringing Lifestyle Communications, Digital PR and New Media under dedicated leadership.
In this role, Andrea Laura Siro-Brigiano will lead these activities across the Region, strengthening Stellantis’ presence and influence across the evolving communications landscape.
Also, effective September 8, Simona Magnarelli will assume responsibility for Press Communications for the FIAT and Abarth brands, succeeding to Andrea Laura Siro-Brigiano.
Simona Magnarelli will report to Arnaud Belloni, CEO of FIAT, Abarth and Lancia and Chief Marketing Officer for Europe, while continuing to lead Lancia Communications & Events across its key European markets.
With more than 25 years of experience in communications, primarily in the automotive sector, Simona Magnarelli has built her career in both national and international environments. After working at Toyota Motor Italia, she lived in Sydney, Australia, where she gained entrepreneurial experience. She later joined FCA, where she headed the Press Office in Italy; following the creation of Stellantis, she served as Lifestyle Media & Digital PR Manager. Since October 2024, she has been responsible for Lancia’s Communications & Events activities across its key European markets.
Effective September 8, Leslie Peltier, Responsible for Communication Citroën, takes over the Communication of DS Automobiles Brand, on top of Citroën communication responsibility.
Leslie Peltier was appointed responsible for Citroën Communication in September 2025. With 28 years of experience in the press and communication field, she held different positions in the automotive industry such as the responsibility of Volkswagen and Volkswagen Group France communications, SEAT France communication, and positions at press department for Mercedes-Benz. She reports to Xavier Chardon, CEO of Citroën & DS Automobiles.
About Stellantis
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
For more information, contact:
Alessandro NARDIZZI – alessandro.nardizzi@stellantis.com
communications@stellantis.com
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