Scott Krugger to Lead Stellantis North America Design

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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) has appointed Scott Krugger as the new head of North America design, reporting to North America COO Antonio Filosa. In this newly created position, Krugger will oversee creative direction and design strategy for the company's North American brands including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.

The appointment follows Krugger's successful 22-year tenure with the company, where he most recently managed exterior design for Dodge and Dodge//SRT vehicles. This organizational change, along with Gilles Vidal's appointment to lead European brand design, is part of Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles' new design strategy aimed at combining global expertise while maintaining regional autonomy.

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• Appointment of experienced 22-year company veteran to lead North American design
• Strategic reorganization to combine global expertise while maintaining regional autonomy
• Enhanced focus on regional customer needs through dedicated design leadership

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 

• Krugger's appointment is the latest step in Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles' new design organization

Stellantis announces the appointment of Scott Krugger to the newly created position of head of North America design, reporting to Antonio Filosa in his role as North America chief operating officer. Krugger will be responsible for overseeing the creative direction and design strategy of Stellantis' iconic North American brands – Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep® and Ram.

Krugger joined the company in 2001 and has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility in the design office. Most recently, Krugger managed all aspects of exterior design for Dodge and Dodge//SRT passenger car and utility vehicles for North America, following a five-year stint as head of Alfa Romeo, Jeep and user experience design at the company's EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) design studio.

The announcement of Krugger's new role follows last week's appointment of Gilles Vidal to lead design for all Stellantis' European brands. Both appointments represent important steps in the roll out of Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles' new design organization.

This is calibrated to efficiently combine global expertise across Stellantis' portfolio of 14 iconic vehicle brands, with strong regional autonomy to ensure continued alignment with local customer needs. Ralph Gilles, who reports directly to Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, will focus on global design strategy and projects, working in close collaboration with the company's regional design heads on the strategic direction for each of the brands, while fostering collaboration across regions.

"Scott's appointment in North America and Gilles' arrival in Europe are key to our new design organization and to our plans to bring inspiring and exciting products to the North American and European markets, giving customers an even greater freedom of choice," said Ralph Gilles. "With Scott's immense design talent and proven leadership in North America and Gilles' award-winning track record in Europe, we are opening a new chapter of creative excellence with the roll out of our organization." 

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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands includes Chrysler, Dodge//SRT, Jeep®, Ram, Alfa Romeo, FIAT and Maserati. In 2025, the company celebrates 100 years of influencing culture and contributing to the history of the automotive industry in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.

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FAQ

Who is Scott Krugger and what is his new role at Stellantis (NYSE: STLA)?

Scott Krugger has been appointed as head of North America design at Stellantis, overseeing creative direction and design strategy for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands. He previously managed exterior design for Dodge and Dodge//SRT vehicles.

What experience does Scott Krugger bring to his new position at Stellantis?

Krugger has been with the company since 2001, most recently managing Dodge exterior design and previously serving as head of Alfa Romeo, Jeep and user experience design at the EMEA design studio.

How does Krugger's appointment fit into Stellantis' broader design strategy?

His appointment is part of Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles' new design organization, aimed at combining global expertise across Stellantis' 14 brands while maintaining strong regional autonomy to meet local customer needs.

Who will Scott Krugger report to in his new role at Stellantis?

Krugger will report to Antonio Filosa in his role as North America chief operating officer.