Michael Filazzola Becomes Stellantis Australia Managing Director

Stellantis Australia brands include Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Fiat Professional and Abarth. Mr Filazzola starts the job on the 20 March 2023.

Mr Filazzola will replace the retiring 47 year automotive veteran, Kevin Flynn. Mr Flynn’s brand experience includes Lexus, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Porsche in various countries. He joined Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to lead the India team in 2015.

Billy Hayes, Stellantis Senior Vice President, India and Asia Pacific Region, announced the appointment today.

“With proven leadership capabilities and a diverse skillset, we are confident that Michael will continue to drive the growth and success of the Stellantis business in Australia.”

Mr Filazzola 28 years of industry experience under his belt, working in Australia, China and the Southeast Asia markets.

Most recently, Mr Filazzola was the General Manager for Product Development at Bapcor, overseeing the growth of private brands within the aftermarket industry in Australia.

Mr Filazzola said, “I am looking forward to joining Stellantis and working with the team across its robust suite of brands. With the company focus moving towards electrification, and a new generation of vehicles from all brands being launched into the market, I feel like this is a great time to join Stellantis.”

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Mr Flynn became part of the Australian team in 2019, to spearhead Stellantis’ plan in market. The aim is to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Mr Flynn the company flourish during the global pandemic while still managing company growth in the Australian market.

Before coming to Australia, Mr Flynn oversaw development of the Jeep brand in India, while also establishing Jeep’s export strategy for all right-hand drive markets. Under his leadership, Jeep was voted India’s most trusted automotive brand by the 2019 Brand Trust Report.

Mr Hayes said, “I want to thank Kevin for his dedication and commitment to our business and the industry. He’s had an exemplary career and I, along with the rest of the Stellantis team, wish him the very best.”

Stellantis’ other brands such as Peugeot, Citroen, DS, do not fall within the Australian management portfolio.

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