Core Viewpoint - Stellantis Group has appointed Antonio Filosa as the new CEO, effective June 23, 2025, following the resignation of former CEO Carlos Tavares. Filosa faces the challenge of reversing declining sales and profits, particularly in the North American market [2][4][11]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - Antonio Filosa has been with Stellantis for over 25 years, having held various leadership roles in North and South America, including COO of the Americas and CEO of the Jeep brand [3][4]. - The board of Stellantis unanimously approved Filosa's appointment, and a special shareholders' meeting will be held to elect him to the board [2][4]. Group 2: Current Performance Challenges - Stellantis reported a 12% decline in global sales in 2024, totaling 5.42 million vehicles, and a 70% drop in net profit to €5.5 billion [4][6]. - In Q1 2024, net revenue fell by 14% to €35.8 billion, with new vehicle shipments down 9% to 1.217 million units, attributed to production declines in North America and a drop in light commercial vehicle sales in Europe [4][6]. Group 3: North American Market Focus - The North American market, which has historically been Stellantis' largest profit source, saw a 20% drop in Q1 2024 sales to 325,000 vehicles and a 25% decline in net revenue to €14.4 billion [5][6]. - Filosa's immediate priority is to revitalize the North American market, which has been negatively impacted by an aging vehicle lineup and previous management's focus on cost-cutting [6][7]. Group 4: Strategic Initiatives - Filosa has begun to rebuild relationships with dealers and unions, which were strained under the previous CEO, and has initiated inventory reduction efforts, achieving an 18% decrease in total inventory by the end of 2024 [8][9]. - The company is also facing new challenges from tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, which could result in a projected loss of $7.1 billion in revenue [9][10]. Group 5: Electrification and Market Competition - Stellantis is lagging behind competitors in electric vehicle sales, necessitating significant investments in carbon credits to meet EU emissions targets [10][11]. - The company has announced plans to establish a large lithium iron phosphate battery factory in Spain in collaboration with CATL to support its electrification strategy [10][11]. Group 6: Future Outlook - Filosa's leadership marks a critical phase for Stellantis as it seeks to navigate performance declines and competitive pressures while transitioning from a traditional automaker to a technology-driven mobility company [11][12].