Stellantis announces management changes in South America | Companies

On Thursday (19), Stellantis announced a change in its management in South America.

Herlander Zola, Senior Vice President of the Fiat and Abarth Brands on the Continent and Commercial Operations at Fiat Brazil, cumulatively assumes the role of Senior Commercial Vice President of Jeep and Ram Brasil Operations.

Everton leaves Kordejak Stellantis, where he served as senior vice president of commercial operations for Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Chrysler in Brazil.

Antonio Velosa, President of Stellantis South America, said: “I thank Everton Kurdejak for his cooperation and wish him success in his future projects. I am also sure that Herlander Zola will contribute decisively to the growing success of the brands.”

Another of the group’s brands, Citroën, has announced the appointment of Federico Guerret as its new Vice President, Marketing and Communications.

In his new role, he will be responsible for the global image of the Citroën brand, driving creative excellence, product launches and ensuring communications efforts are aligned with the strategic plan.

Thierry Koskas, CEO of the Citroën brand and Director of Sales and Marketing at Stellantis, said: “This is an exciting appointment. His international career, as well as his experience in sales and marketing, will help strengthen the brand’s image.”

Stellantis in Europe

The Stellantis Group registered 200,826 vehicles in Western Europe (EU, EFTA and UK) in September 2023, 15% more than in the same month of 2022.

In the first nine months of the year, the group sold 1,651,353 vehicles, an increase of 5.5% compared to the same period of the previous year.