Arnaud Belloni appointed CEO of FIAT, Abarth, and Lancia

Stellantis has announced a leadership reorganization for its Italian brands. Effective September 1, 2026, Arnaud Belloni will assume the role of CEO for FIAT, Abarth, and Lancia. Additionally, Belloni will serve as the Chief Marketing Officer for Europe.

Belloni returns to Stellantis following a tenure at Renault Group, where he served as Global Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Branding Officer. His new mandate focuses on defining the strategic direction for the three Italian brands and strengthening the connection between product and marketing. This move is part of the group’s FaSTlane 2030 plan, which designates FIAT as one of its four Global Brands.

Under this new structure, Gaetano Thorel will expand his responsibilities to lead FIAT, Abarth, and Lancia in Europe, reporting functionally to Belloni. Olivier François will transition from his current role to become a strategic advisor following a handover period ending in mid-October.