Stellantis has announced that Fabio Catone will take over as Head of Jeep Brand in Europe, effective immediately. He succeeds Eric Laforge, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities outside Stellantis.
Catone brings a wealth of experience in the automotive industry, particularly in commercial development, sales planning, supply chain, and purchasing.
Since joining in 2007, he has held key roles within Stellantis, including leadership positions across the Jeep, RAM, and Dodge brands in Europe, as well as with FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. His expertise is expected to play a crucial role in driving the continued growth and success of the Jeep® brand in the European market.
Jean-Philippe Imparato, Stellantis Chief Operating Officer, Enlarged Europe, expressed his appreciation for Laforge’s contributions: “First of all, I would like to thank Eric for his outstanding work, which has significantly contributed to the success of the Jeep Brand, and I wish him all the best in his future new job position. At the same time, I express my full confidence in Fabio, who has a strong background in the automotive business and will be able to give new momentum to the Jeep Brand on all our markets, while leading our organization in the Enlarged Europe Region.”
Jeep remains committed to serving its European customers with a diverse lineup of iconic and capable vehicles. The company continues to focus on innovation and sustainability to meet the evolving demands of the European market.
