With a legacy rooted in factory floors and guided by the ethos of Sergio Marchionne, the new Stellantis CEO faces steep hurdles in reshaping a global automaker dogged by decline, disconnection, and disruption. When Antonio Filosa stepped into the role of CEO at Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker by volume, he did so with a declaration that echoes across boardrooms and factory floors: “Mediocrity is not worth the trip.” The words, drawn from the late Sergio Marchionne—a mentor and legendary leader who resurrected both Fiat and Chrysler—signaled more than just an ethos. They marked a turning point for a company … Continue reading Antonio Filosa’s Ascent: Steering Stellantis Beyond Crisis and Toward a Bold Future