Core Insights - Stellantis appointed Joao Laranjo as CFO, succeeding Doug Ostermann, who resigned for personal reasons. This marks another leadership change within the company following a series of executive shifts under new CEO Antonio Filosa [4][3]. Company Leadership Changes - Laranjo has a strong background, having previously served as CFO for Stellantis North America and held various roles at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and General Electric [2][4]. - The leadership changes at Stellantis include the appointment of Scott Thiele as head of supply chain and a new head of purchasing, alongside expanded responsibilities for Laranjo, who will now oversee mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures [3][4]. Financial Performance - Stellantis reported a net revenue of 74.3 billion euros for H1 2025, reflecting a 13% decline from the previous year, primarily due to challenges in North America and Europe [5]. - The company experienced a net loss of 2.3 billion euros in H1 2025, contrasting with a net profit of 5.6 billion euros in H1 2024 [5]. Impact of Tariff Policies - The decline in shipments and revenue in North America is attributed to shifting tariff policies, which have cost Stellantis approximately 330 million euros to date. The full-year cost of tariffs is expected to reach between 1 billion and 1.5 billion euros [6][7]. - The Trump administration's tariffs on autos and auto parts, as well as increased tariffs on steel and aluminum, have affected Stellantis and other automakers like Ford and General Motors [7]. Market Outlook - Despite high costs and tariff impacts, new vehicle sales in the U.S. are projected to show resilience, with a 6% year-over-year increase expected in September [8]. - The strong pace of new vehicle sales in Q3 is attributed to reduced uncertainty surrounding tariffs and a surge in electric vehicle sales driven by expiring tax credits [9].