New organization structure

Fiat Auto has defined its new organization structure that comes into effect today.

Slightly over a month after the announcement which Fiat's chief executive Sergio Marchionne made at his July 26 meeting with the financial community, the team that will be in charge of managing changes in the Group's culture and operating methods begins work.

Guided by Fiat Auto CEO Herbert Demel, the new structure will ensure effective management through fast, lean processes centering on teamwork.

Twenty-four out of the 28 top management posts reporting directly to the CEO have been filled. The remaining four managers have already been selected, and their names will be announced in the coming weeks.

The organization unveiled today is designed to move beyond the old hierarchical structure, putting the emphasis on empowerment and rapid response capacity.

The new organizational structure of Fiat Auto is as follows:

- Chief Executive Officer Herbert Demel

- Brand & Commercial Fiat Herbert Demel (ad interim)
- Brand & Commercial Alfa Romeo Daniele Bandiera
- Brand & Commercial Lancia Luca De Meo
- Brand & Commercial LCV Pier Luigi Zanframundo
- After Sales Benito De Filippis
- Product Initiatives Segm A Mauro Pierallini
- Product Initiatives Segm B/Lo Stefano Monaco
- Product Initiatives Segm C/L1 Fabio Mingrino
- Product Initiatives Segm D/E Carlo Mario Fugazza
- Product Initiatives Segm LCV Angioletta Boero
- Engineering & Design Walter Mortara
- Manufacturing Antonio Bene
- Supply Chain t.b.a.
- Network Development and Coordination Johann Wohlfarter (from October 1)
- Fleet Management t.b.a.
- Quality Stefan Ketter
- Financial Services Giulio Salomone
- Purchasing Gianni Coda
- Powertrain Alfredo Altavilla
- Brand Promotion Lapo Elkann
- Finance Diego Pistone
- Human Resources Mario Mairano
- Product Portfolio Management t.b.a.
- Business Development Alfredo Altavilla
- Communication & Institutional Relations Roberto Zuccato
- Information Systems Massimo Spada
- General Affairs Giorgio Fossati
- Compliance Officer Gian Luca Forneron

Turin, 1st September, 2004.

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