AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sep 30, 2025 – Joao Laranjo has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) and joins the Stellantis leadership team, succeeding Doug Ostermann, who has resigned from the company. Stellantis confirmed the leadership change in its announcement.
Laranjo has more than 20 years of experience in finance and auditing across multiple markets, including that of in the automotive sector. He joined Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in 2009 and has since held senior roles in financial controlling, reporting, profit and loss management, treasury, planning and analysis, compliance, and accounting.
Laranjo began his career at General Electric in 2001 as an associate auditor and later became controller for GE Healthcare in South America. He joined FCA in 2009 as chief accounting officer for Latin America and later served as chief financial officer for the region, overseeing financial overhaul and growth. In 2017, he was named chief financial officer of Stellantis North America. He moved to Goodyear in 2024 as vice president of finance before rejoining Stellantis this year as CFO of Stellantis North America.
Laranjo holds an MBA from IBMEC in Brazil and is a graduate of the Advanced Finance Program at The Wharton School.
“Having worked closely with Joao for 15 years and witnessed his rise through the ranks, I have consistently been impressed by his excellent financial acumen, results-driven mindset, and deep understanding of our industry’s complexities,” commented Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa. “I am pleased to welcome him to 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 his many years of dedicated service to FCA and Stellantis,” added Filosa.
Source: Stellantis
About Stellantis
Established in Jan 2021, Stellantis N.V. emerged from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA, positioning itself as one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Stellantis oversees a diverse portfolio of 14 iconic brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to luxury sedans and commercial trucks, serving various sectors such as consumer transportation, commercial logistics, and mobility services. In 2023, Stellantis reported revenues of €189.54 billion and employed approximately 271,292 individuals globally.