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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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
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| Aug 20 | Jeep special edition | Neutral | -3.1% | Introduced 2027 Wrangler Smoky Mountain special edition with orders open |
| Aug 18 | Jeep rally participation | Neutral | -1.3% | Announced return to 2026 Rebelle Rally as a Silver Partner |
| Aug 18 | Chrysler marketing campaign | Neutral | -1.3% | Launched digital and social campaign for the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica |
| Aug 17 | Dodge product update | Neutral | -4.5% | Introduced Red Oxide exterior color for the 2027 Dodge Charger lineup |
| Aug 14 | Dodge event display | Neutral | -0.4% | Announced Woodward Dream Cruise display featuring new Charger models |
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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.
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| 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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