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Francesco Ciancia Rejoins Stellantis to Lead Global Manufacturing

1. Francesco Ciancia rejoined Stellantis as Global Head of Manufacturing. 2. His experience includes leadership roles in manufacturing at Mercedes-Benz and FCA. 3. Ciancia's role will enhance Stellantis' production efficiency and competitiveness. 4. CEO Antonio Filosa emphasizes the importance of lean manufacturing improvements. 5. Stellantis aims for global consistency in production processes under Ciancia's leadership.

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Why Bullish?

Ciancia's extensive experience can lead to improved production efficiencies; historically, leadership changes in manufacturing correlate positively with operational performance.

How important is it?

Leadership transitions in manufacturing are crucial to efficiency drives, likely impacting STLA's operational success positively.

Why Long Term?

Manufacturing enhancements may stabilize and elevate performance metrics over time, as seen with other automakers who benefitted from similar leadership adjustments.

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Francesco Ciancia Rejoins Stellantis to Lead Global Manufacturing   AMSTERDAM, October 8, 2025 – Stellantis N.V. today announces that Francesco Ciancia will rejoin the Company on November 1 as Global Head of Manufacturing and a member of the Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT). Ciancia has gained over two decades of global leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, plant management and lean production system application. He rejoins Stellantis from Mercedes-Benz, where he has served as Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans Operations in Stuttgart, Germany, successfully initiating the transformation of its production network. Prior to joining Mercedes-Benz in 2022, Ciancia worked at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Stellantis starting in 2001, with responsibilities including plant manager of the Kragujevac (Serbia) site, head of Manufacturing for Latin America and head of Manufacturing for Maserati and Premium Brands for Europe and Middle East and Africa regions. “I’m delighted to welcome Francesco back to our ranks and as a member of our Leadership Team. His new role as Head of Global Manufacturing will be critical to our future success, as we move relentlessly to take the consistency, efficiency and competitiveness of our production processes worldwide to new levels,” commented CEO Antonio Filosa. “I’m excited and energized to rejoin Stellantis and contribute to this new momentum,” said Ciancia. “Manufacturing is at the heart of the Company’s operations, and I look forward to working with the teams around the world to seize the improvement opportunities we have ahead of us.” # # # About Stellantis Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands includes Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com. @StellantisStellantisStellantisStellantisFor more information, contact:Fernão SILVEIRA +31 6 43 25 43 41 – fernao.silveira@stellantis.comNathalie ROUSSEL +33 6 87 77 41 82 – nathalie.roussel@stellantis.comcommunications@stellantis.comwww.stellantis.com  EN-20251008-Ciancia-to-Lead-Global-Manufacturing

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