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Stellantis Appoints Stephanie Hartgrove Chief Communications Officer; Names Clara Ingen-Housz to Lead Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy, International Trade

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Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) announced two senior leadership changes effective September 1, 2026. Stephanie Hartgrove will become Chief Communications Officer, reporting to CEO Antonio Filosa and joining the Stellantis Leadership Team, bringing more than 20 years of global communications experience, including roles at Johnson & Johnson, Baker Hughes and GE.

Clara Ingen-Housz is appointed Head of Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy, International Trade, reporting to Filosa. She will design and develop global public policy, regulatory and trade strategy and contribute to building Stellantis’ international trade law capability within the General Counsel’s office.

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Market Context

STLA had no recent insider activity in the platform record. Against that backdrop, the appointments ...
Analysis

STLA had no recent insider activity in the platform record. Against that backdrop, the appointments clarify communications and trade responsibilities, but the release supplies no quantified financial impact; the regulatory and trade remit remains an item to watch.

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Leadership appointments: two appointments Effective date: September 1 Communications experience: more than 20 years +1 more
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Leadership appointments two appointments Effective September 1
Effective date September 1 Senior leadership appointments
Communications experience more than 20 years Stephanie Hartgrove’s global communications leadership experience
Prior Stellantis tenure 19 months Clara Ingen-Housz’s leadership of Corporate Affairs and Corporate Communications

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Stellantis Appoints Stephanie Hartgrove Chief Communications Officer; Names Clara Ingen-Housz to Lead Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy, International Trade

AMSTERDAM, August 31, 2026 – Stellantis today announced two senior leadership appointments, effective September 1, strengthening the Company’s communications and public policy leadership.

Stephanie Hartgrove has been appointed Chief Communications Officer, reporting to CEO Antonio Filosa, and joins the Stellantis Leadership Team.

Hartgrove brings more than 20 years of global communications leadership experience. She joins Stellantis from Johnson & Johnson, where she served as global vice president of MedTech communications and public affairs, advancing growth and reputation across the company’s diverse medical technology portfolio. Previously, she held senior communications leadership roles at Baker Hughes and GE. She began her career as a journalist with CNN and Al Jazeera.

Clara Ingen-Housz is appointed Head of Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy, International Trade, reporting directly to Filosa. In this newly defined role, she will design and develop the Company’s public policy, regulatory and trade strategy, and support the CEO in institutional engagements. She will also develop, as part of the General Counsel’s office, the Company’s international trade law capability.

“I am pleased to welcome Stephanie at an important time for Stellantis as we advance our FaSTLAne 2030 strategy. She brings deep international experience and a proven ability to strengthen reputation, build stakeholder trust and lead through change,” said Filosa. “I also want to congratulate Clara on her leadership of Corporate Affairs and Corporate Communications over the past 19 months and thank her for taking on this important new responsibility. Together, these appointments will help ensure Stellantis speaks with a clear external voice and engages effectively on the issues that matter to our stakeholders.”

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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.

@StellantisStellantisStellantisStellantis
 

For more information, contact:

Fernão SILVEIRA +31 6 43 25 43 41 – fernao.silveira@stellantis.com

communications@stellantis.com
www.stellantis.com
 

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FAQ

What leadership changes did Stellantis (STLA) announce on August 31, 2026?

Stellantis announced two senior appointments effective September 1, 2026. Stephanie Hartgrove becomes Chief Communications Officer and joins the Leadership Team, while Clara Ingen-Housz becomes Head of Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy, International Trade, according to Stellantis.

Who is the new Chief Communications Officer at Stellantis (NYSE: STLA)?

The new Chief Communications Officer is Stephanie Hartgrove, effective September 1, 2026. According to Stellantis, she reports to CEO Antonio Filosa and joins the Leadership Team, bringing over 20 years of global communications leadership experience from Johnson & Johnson, Baker Hughes and GE.

What is the role of Clara Ingen-Housz at Stellantis after the August 2026 announcement?

Clara Ingen-Housz is appointed Head of Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy, International Trade. According to Stellantis, she will design public policy, regulatory and trade strategy, support the CEO in institutional engagements and help develop the company’s international trade law capability within the General Counsel’s office.

When do the new Stellantis (STLA) leadership appointments for communications and public policy take effect?

Both leadership appointments take effect on September 1, 2026. According to Stellantis, this timing supports its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy by strengthening communications and public policy capabilities under CEO Antonio Filosa’s leadership.

How does Stellantis describe the strategic importance of the Hartgrove and Ingen-Housz appointments?

Stellantis links the appointments to advancing its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy. According to Stellantis, these roles are intended to strengthen reputation, stakeholder trust, institutional engagement and ensure the company speaks with a clear external voice on key issues.