Stellantis said that it is executing top-level changes, effective 1 July, Reuters reported. The CTO Ned Curic will expand his role to take on R&D, as assumes the position of chief engineering and technology officer, upon the retirement of  Harald Wester, the newswire reported.

Stellantis has also appointed Beatrice Foucher, presently the DS Automobiles CEO, as chief planning officer, replacing Olivier Bourges, media reports stated.

Other appointments include Olivier Bourges, currently Chief Planning Officer, who has been appointed as Global Corporate Office and Public Affairs Officer. Silvia Vernetti, currently head of the Global Corporate Office, has been appointed as the head of Global Corporate Planning, the media reports stated.

“These changes demonstrate that the diversity of talent and experience inside Stellantis’ Top Executive Team makes it possible to adapt our leadership team to address the challenging business environment,” said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.