Stellantis has announced the appointment of Joao Laranjo as financial director and member of the Stellantis leadership team, with immediate effect. Laranjo happens to Doug Ostermann, who resigned from the company for ‘personal reasons’.
The change occurs when the company struggles to turn after its decline in the US market and the impact of import tariffs of the United States this year. Stellantis lost $ 2.7 billion (€ 2.3 billion) in the first six months of 2025. Last week, the company said it will stop production at the end of this year in two of its European plants.
It is the last managerial reorganization in Stellantis. The CEO Antonio Filosa was appointed earlier this year. Carlos Tavares renounced the Post CEO at the end of last year as the company’s problems increased.
Joao Laranjo joined Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in 2009, occupying roles of increasing responsibility over the years, through financial controls and reports, profit and losses management, treasury, planning and financial analysis, compliance and accounting.
Laranjo began his career in General Electric in 2001, serving as an associated auditor and then as a controller of Ge Healthcare in South America. In 2009, he joined FCA as accounting director of Latin America, who rose to the financial director of the region, where he played an important role in financial transformation and regional growth. In 2017, he was appointed financial director of Stellantis North America. In 2024, he joined Goodyear as Vice President of Finance, leading the financial organization of America. He joined Stellantis earlier this year as Financial Director of Stellantis North America under the company’s new management.
Laranjo has an IBMEC MBA in Brazil and graduated from the advanced finance program at the Wharton school.
“After having worked closely with Joao for 15 years and witnessed his rise through the ranks, he has constantly impressed his excellent financial insight, a results -based mentality and a deep understanding of the complexities of our industry,” said the CEO of Stellantis, Antonio Filosa. “I am pleased to welcome the Stellantis leadership team as we continue to position our company for future growth and long -term success.”
“I would also like to thank Doug Ostermann for their many years of service dedicated to FCA and Stellantis,” Philose added.
Stellantis confirmed that his 2025 financial guide, as reported during the H1 Profit call on July 29, 2025, remains unchanged.
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