Elkann Joins President Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann is making headlines this week after traveling to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a U.S. business delegation led by former President Donald Trump. The American-born Italian industrialist joined a high-profile group of American business leaders, including tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.

While the trip centered around a major business forum focused on artificial intelligence (AI), energy, and advanced technology, Elkann’s presence hints at deeper strategic interests for Stellantis, one of the largest automakers producing vehicles in the United States.

Elkann participated in a private meeting with Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Though details are still emerging, insiders suggest discussions may have touched on possible trilateral ventures involving U.S. manufacturing, energy development, and next-gen mobility.

The visit also underscores Italy’s indirect role in U.S. industrial diplomacy, given Elkann’s leadership of Exor, Stellantis’ parent company based in the Netherlands with deep Italian roots.

While no official statements have been made by Stellantis or the parties involved, the optics of the meeting could signal major automotive or energy-related collaborations on the horizon.

You can see the interaction between Elkann, Trump, and bin Salman by CLICKING HERE:

Source: ANSA.it and CNBC-TV18