Stellantis appoints Arnaud Belloni to lead FIAT, Abarth and Lancia

Belloni will report to Emanuele Cappellano, Chief Operating Officer for Enlarged Europe, and returns to Stellantis after previously spending 16 years working across the group’s Italian and French brands.

He succeeds Olivier François, who will work alongside Belloni until mid-October to support the transition before continuing with Stellantis as a strategic advisor.

Belloni previously held positions including FIAT and Lancia Brand Marketing Director, Managing Director of Lancia France and Vice President of Marketing for Asia Pacific.

Between 2015 and 2020, he was Citroën’s Global Chief Marketing Officer for Communications and Sports, overseeing the launch of its “Citroën – Inspired by You” brand strategy and the development of new digital and retail customer experiences.

Belloni rejoins Stellantis from Renault Group, where he became Global Chief Marketing Officer in November 2020 before taking responsibility as Chief Branding Officer for all the group’s brands in May 2023.

Emanuele Cappellano said: “We are delighted to welcome Arnaud back to Stellantis. His global perspective, creative leadership and deep knowledge of our brands will be invaluable assets, as we strengthen marketing across Europe and shape the next chapter for FIAT, Abarth and Lancia.”

François has spent more than 30 years with Stellantis and its predecessor companies, holding senior positions including CEO of Chrysler, FIAT, Abarth, DS Automobiles and Lancia, as well as Global Chief Marketing Officer.

In his new advisory role, François will support Stellantis across strategic areas including brand and product strategy.

“We wish him every success in his next career chapter and look forward to continuing to benefit from his experience and expertise as a strategic advisor to our Company.”