<h1>New Stellantis CEO Taps Italian Leadership, Signaling Strategic Shift in Global Automotive Management Succession</h1> Stellantis, the global carmaker, appointed an Italian executive as its new CEO, replacing the previous leader. The executive, currently serving as chief operating officer for the Americas, will assume the role in June. The leadership change returns management to Italian leadership following a 2021 merger, with the board unanimously supporting the selection based on the executive's extensive industry experience and proven track record in regional market leadership.