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Stellantis Adds American Talent to Its Board of Directors

Alice Schroeder and Daniel Ramot Bring Financial and Tech Expertise

Stellantis is shaking up its European-heavy board with the addition of two American business leaders. The company has nominated Alice Schroeder and Daniel Ramot to join its 11-seat board, a move that could help shift the company’s strategic focus more toward the North American market. The nominations will be voted on at a shareholders meeting set for April 15 in Amsterdam.

Daniel Ramot, an Israeli-American entrepreneur and scientist, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Via, a public transportation and software company. Ramot’s background in technology and innovation could provide valuable expertise as Stellantis continues to explore advanced mobility solutions. His ties to Stellantis Chairman John Elkann and the Exor NV investment company further solidify his connection to the automaker’s leadership.

Daniel Ramot (left) and Alice Schroeder (right).

Alice Schroeder brings extensive financial knowledge, having served as a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. She also holds positions on several influential boards, including HSBC North America. Beyond her corporate experience, she’s well known for being the biographer of legendary investor Warren Buffett — adding a layer of strategic insight and business acumen to Stellantis’ leadership.

These appointments come at a pivotal time for Stellantis, which is seeking a major turnaround in the North American market following declining sales and profits in 2024. The addition of Schroeder and Ramot could help balance the European-centric board, which currently consists mainly of French and Italian members.

If approved, Schroeder and Ramot will replace Wan Ling Martello, a Filipino-American, and Jacques Saint-Exupéry of France. Their two-year terms would begin immediately following the April meeting.

Stellantis’ board currently lists 10 members following the departure of CEO Carlos Tavares in December 2024. With the company still searching for a new CEO, these board changes could play a critical role in shaping the automaker’s future direction.

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It is sad that elitism and arrogance are so prevalent with the affluent. They are not that smart, they just have juice. I know people who have worked at the highest executive levels at major corporations, at the heart of American businesses, with people who are well known in the media as movers and shakers of American corporations. Most are talented, well educated and most have come from generational affluence. These close associates have all witnessed serious mistakes, corporate wide policy errors of great consequence, indifference to criticism or differing opinion and most troubling, out right hostility for the “commoners” who lack understanding or capability by natural selection in the board rooms in lofty places. First hand knowledge of this behavior from their seats at the table at senior executive meetings, not rumor.
It is obvious that among too many European elites there exists an anti-American biased attitude that perceives Americans a knuckle dragging neophytes who should be tolerated but are not respected. Stellantis appears to be infected by this hypocritical attitude. This move is a step in the right direction because reality has a way of communicating clearly, these guys just are not that smart. The latest facts and data presented to the public speak to their mediocrity.

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The US market is the most sought after marketplace in the world for selling almost any products. There is almost nothing that we won't buy no matter who's selling it or where it is made. We buy millions of cars and trucks every year from many sources. There is a vast aftermarket of goods and services for these cars and trucks too. Why in the world would Stellantis not put everything they had into selling products here when they already own 4 legacy brands that date back 100 years or more?

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It is sad that elitism and arrogance are so prevalent with the affluent. They are not that smart, they just have juice. I know people who have worked at the highest executive levels at major corporations, at the heart of American businesses, with people who are well known in the media as movers and shakers of American corporations. Most are talented, well educated and most have come from generational affluence. These close associates have all witnessed serious mistakes, corporate wide policy errors of great consequence, indifference to criticism or differing opinion and most troubling, out right hostility for the “commoners” who lack understanding or capability by natural selection in the board rooms in lofty places. First hand knowledge of this behavior from their seats at the table at senior executive meetings, not rumor.
It is obvious that among too many European elites there exists an anti-American biased attitude that perceives Americans a knuckle dragging neophytes who should be tolerated but are not respected. Stellantis appears to be infected by this hypocritical attitude. This move is a step in the right direction because reality has a way of communicating clearly, these guys just are not that smart. The latest facts and data presented to the public speak to their mediocrity.

Apparently you know nothing of how the world works.start of with the 48 laws of power.
Quit being a armchair quarterback.
To many talk shows in your head no 1st hand knowledge.
It's not a option for you.
Europe loves America

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The ones hiring the board are clueless as well. There's a big disconnect between Upper Management and The People, completely different outlook on life. Stellantis was both ignorant and arrogant. Carlos had zero interest in understanding CDJR's market/fan base and the hiring managers put him there anyway. The board change is better, but by how much...we'll see.

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Apparently you know nothing of how the world works.start of with the 48 laws of power.
Quit being a armchair quarterback.
To many talk shows in your head no 1st hand knowledge.
It's not a option for you.
Europe loves America

CDJR are American car companies that were steered by liberal activists/affluent, arrogant, parasites that bent the knee to Gov't thugs pushing total electrification. All you did was call Bill names and then state "Europe loves America" which is true among the average person but not the elitists which was his point. You gave no examples or reasons why you disagreed with him.

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