Stellantis Announces Carlos Tavares Retirement and Other Leadership Changes
How the Citroën brand will survive within this upheaval in Stellantis remains to be seen.
Stellantis Begins Search for New CEO
A search for Tavares’ replacement is in anticipation of his contract expiring in January 2026, though it is possible Tavares will stay after that date.
Stellantis appoints Carlos Zarlenga as new North America COO
He joined Stellantis in 2022 from General Motors, where he was previously president of GM South America.
Stellantis Warms Up to China
Stellantis has announced moves to manufacture and distribute Chinese manufactured EVs in Europe and to continue to make Peugeot and Citroën cars for Chinese customers.
Stellantis Hires New CFO, Replacing Merger Architect Richard Palmer
Knight will be based in the Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Stellantis CEO Tavares’ 2022 pay fell 14% to $15.7 million US.
That’s over $1.3 million US a month that Tavares receives for his role as Stellantis’ CEO.
Cobée out — Koskas in as Citroën CEO
Thierry Koskas will also continue in his role as Stellantis’ Chief Sales & Marketing Officer.
The Citroën Factor in Stellantis’ Future
A few factors that give some indication as to the future of Citroën within Stellantis.
Stellantis Bets on H2 for Commercial Vehicle Future
Investing in Symbio will aid in the company’s hydrogen roll-out plans in Europe and in the USA.
Carlos Tavares Calls for EU to Soften 2035 Fossil-fuel Car Ban
“The dogmatic decision that was taken to ban the sale of thermal vehicles in 2035 has social consequences that are not manageable.”