Stellantis appoints Arnaud Belloni to head Fiat, Abarth and Lancia
The Italian-American automaker has entrusted Arnaud Belloni with the leadership of the Fiat, Abarth and Lancia brands, as well as marketing for Europe. Olivier François, who held these positions, will support the transition until mid-October 2026.
Belloni reporting to Chief Operating Officer for enlarged Europe
Stellantis announced on August 31, 2026 the appointment of Arnaud Belloni as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fiat, Abarth and Lancia brands, as well as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for Europe. He reports to Emanuele Cappellano, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for enlarged Europe.
Arnaud Belloni returns to Stellantis, where he previously spent sixteen years directing the marketing strategy of the group's Italian and French brands. He notably served as marketing director for the Fiat and Lancia brands, chief executive officer of Lancia France and vice president of marketing for Asia-Pacific.
From 2015 to 2020, he served as global marketing director of Citroën for communications and sports. He joins Stellantis from the Renault Group, where he held the position of global marketing director since November 2020, and then brand director for all group brands since May 2023.
Olivier François becomes strategic advisor to the group
Olivier François will support Arnaud Belloni until mid-October 2026 to ensure the transition, before continuing to support Stellantis as a strategic advisor to the group. Over a career spanning more than thirty years, he has held several senior positions, including chief executive officer of the Chrysler, Fiat, Abarth, DS Automobiles and Lancia brands, as well as global marketing director.
In his new role, he will contribute to a broader range of strategic matters, including brand and product strategy. Stellantis Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa thanked Olivier François for his years of contributions to the group.
