Stellantis appoints Pablo Di Si as North America COO in leadership reshuffle

Stellantis has appointed Pablo Di Si as Chief Operating Officer, North America and American Brands, as part of a series of senior leadership changes across the automotive group.

Effective immediately, Pablo Di Si joins the Stellantis Leadership Team and will report directly to CEO Antonio Filosa, taking over responsibility for North American operations and the company’s American brands.

Pablo Di Si brings more than 25 years of experience across finance, strategy and automotive operations, having previously led Volkswagen’s businesses in North and South America and held senior positions at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).

Most recently, he served as Stellantis Chief Performance Officer, overseeing initiatives to improve the group’s operational performance and competitiveness.

Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis, said: “North America is critical to Stellantis’ success and the delivery of our FaSTLAne 2030 strategy.

“We’ve made important progress, and there is significant opportunity ahead. Pablo is a proven leader who deeply understands the North America market, our business and the importance of disciplined execution.”

Alongside Di Si’s appointment, Stellantis has announced several changes to its finance and performance leadership teams.

Jon Nelson has been appointed North America Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Pablo Di Si. He succeeds Joao Laranjo, who had been overseeing the region’s finances alongside his responsibilities as Stellantis Group CFO.

Alexandre Sorel will succeed Jon Nelson as CEO of Stellantis Financial Services, reporting to Laranjo, while retaining his existing responsibilities as Head of Financial Services for Europe.

Sorel brings more than 30 years of experience in automotive finance and financial services, including senior positions at Groupe PSA and as CEO of Opel Vauxhall Finance.

Meanwhile, Gustavo Soloaga has been appointed Chief Performance Officer, reporting to Laranjo. He will lead the group’s global Value Creation Program, drawing on more than three decades of senior finance leadership experience across Stellantis and Groupe PSA.