Stellantis Announces Appointments of Veteran Industry Executives to Lead Ram and Jeep® Brands
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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) appointed two veteran automotive executives to lead its Ram and Jeep® brands as part of CEO Antonio Filosa’s growth strategy. Matt VanDyke becomes CEO of Ram, effective July 20, 2026, succeeding Tim Kuniskis, who continues to oversee American brands, North America marketing and retail strategy.
Branden Coté becomes CEO of Jeep®, effective August 3, 2026, succeeding Bob Broderdorf, who is taking medical leave and is expected to assume a new leadership role upon return. Both new brand CEOs will report directly to Tim Kuniskis. VanDyke previously led Shift Digital and FordDirect, while Coté most recently served as Brand President at AutoNation and has held leadership roles at Aston Martin Lagonda, Canoo and Mercedes-AMG/Mercedes-Benz USA.
Positive
- New Ram CEO effective July 20, 2026 adds seasoned digital and OEM background
- New Jeep CEO effective August 3, 2026 brings two decades of OEM and retail experience
- Both brand CEOs reporting to Tim Kuniskis clarifies leadership structure for American brands
- Executive appointments aligned with Antonio Filosa’s growth strategy to build an experienced leadership team
Negative
- Jeep brand leadership change as Bob Broderdorf takes medical leave and exits CEO role
News Market Reaction – STLA
In the Jul 20 session, STLA declined 0.69%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16 | Connected-services expansion | Positive | +1.0% | Expanded connected services and reduced the monthly Wi-Fi Plus subscription cost. |
| Jul 15 | Earnings-date announcement | Neutral | +3.7% | Announced the release date and webcast details for second-quarter financial results. |
| Jul 13 | Shipment update | Positive | +1.3% | Reported estimated second-quarter shipments of 1.6 million vehicles, up year-over-year. |
| Jul 12 | Model unveiling | Positive | +1.3% | Unveiled the 2027 Wrangler Laredo with orders opening later that month. |
| Jul 10 | Brand tour | Positive | +3.2% | Launched a nationwide Charger anniversary tour highlighting the current lineup. |
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Recent positive or neutral announcements were followed by positive 24-hour reactions, with the earnings-date notice the lone sentiment-reaction divergence.
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Stellantis Announces Appointments of Veteran Industry Executives to Lead Ram and Jeep® Brands
- Leaders join Stellantis as part of CEO Antonio Filosa’s strategy to accelerate growth; both will report to Tim Kuniskis
- Matt VanDyke appointed CEO of Ram brand, effective July 20
- Branden Coté appointed CEO of Jeep® brand, effective August 3
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, July 20, 2026 – Stellantis today announced the appointment of two veteran automotive industry executives to lead the Ram and Jeep® brands.
Matt VanDyke has been named the new CEO of Ram brand, effective July 20. VanDyke succeeds Tim Kuniskis, who was named head of American brands, North America marketing and retail strategy, Stellantis North America in July 2025 while also continuing to lead Ram brand.
Branden Coté has been named the new CEO of Jeep brand, effective August 3. Coté succeeds Bob Broderdorf, who has led the brand since February 2025 and will be taking medical leave. Broderdorf will assume a new leadership role within the Company when he returns.
The moves are part of Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa’s ongoing strategy to build a team of experienced executives who are well positioned to lead the company’s growth plan. Both executives will report directly to Tim Kuniskis.
VanDyke joins Ram as a seasoned industry executive, most recently serving as President of Shift Digital, a leading digital marketing firm that has worked with some of the most recognizable automotive brands in the world. Prior to joining Shift, he served as CEO of FordDirect and held several roles at Ford Motor Company, including head of U.S. Marketing, VP Marketing, Ford of Europe and head of Global Marketing, Sales and Service for Lincoln.
Coté joins Jeep with two decades of experience leading both OEM and dealer retail operations across the industry. Most recently, with AutoNation, he served as Brand President, leading multiple top-tier brands. Previously, he held key leadership roles with Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., Canoo, Mercedes-AMG/Mercedes-Benz USA, among other automakers and dealers.
“Matt and Branden are proven leaders who will build on our successes and take these iconic American brands to the next level,” said Tim Kuniskis, head of American brands, North America marketing and retail strategy, Stellantis North America. “Their skills and deep industry experience align with our simple – but very important – customer-centric objective: to provide people with the brands and products they love and trust. I also want to thank Bob Broderdorf for his exceptional leadership of Jeep. Bob is a dedicated and valued colleague, and a friend to many across the Company. I look forward to continuing our work together when he takes on his new role.”
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About Stellantis
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) 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 Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. For more information, www.stellantis.com
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