A few days ago we told you about the possible farewell of Carlos Tavares a Stellantiswhich in the meantime has already taken action to look for a possible new CEO. Something he had also indirectly confirmed President John Elkannand which now finds further confirmation.
Tavares himself has made statements in recent days precisely in this sense: “Leaving the leadership of Stellantis in 2026 is an option. In two years I will be 68, which is a reasonable age to retire. This is why it is a possibility“.
However, the persistent rumors speak of a discontent of Stellantis leadersdisappointed by the strategy desired by Tavares. They don’t convince increasingly higher pricescost cutting, and the moves that led to strong crisis in sales of American brands right overseas.
The voice of the French newspaper is now also added to the chorus The Worldaccording to which the Stellantis board of directors would have the process of recruiting a successor has already begunwith Tavares’ contract expiring in January 2026.
2025 therefore risks being the last year at the helm of the Group, but the current CEO doesn’t agree, and defends himself: “It’s not just Stellantis that is in difficulty in the sector, there are also Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes and most likely it’s not over. Regulation and the ambition of Asian producers have an impact“. Chinese products which Tavares himself contributed to bringing to Europe, through the agreement signed with Leap motor to sell its electric cars exclusively.
Source: greenmove.hwupgrade.it
