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

Stellantis Strengthens Leadership with Communications and Public Policy Appointments Amid FaSTLAne 2030 Strategy

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Stellantis has appointed Stephanie Hartgrove as Chief Communications Officer and Clara Ingen-Housz as Head of Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy, International Trade. These leadership changes aim to enhance the company's external communications and regulatory engagement as part of its FaSTLAne 2030 strategic plan. Hartgrove brings over 20 years of experience from companies like Johnson & Johnson, GE, and Baker Hughes, while Ingen-Housz will focus on developing Stellantis' public policy and international trade strategies.

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

  • Stephanie Hartgrove appointed Chief Communications Officer, joining the leadership team with extensive global communications experience.
  • Clara Ingen-Housz named Head of Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy, International Trade, a newly defined role to develop Stellantis' regulatory and trade strategies.
  • Appointments support Stellantis' FaSTLAne 2030 strategy to strengthen stakeholder engagement and corporate reputation.
  • Sectors impacted include automotive, communications, regulatory affairs, and international trade markets.

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 – [email protected]

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www.stellantis.com 

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Risks

  • Uncertainty about how these leadership changes will impact Stellantis' ability to navigate complex international regulatory environments.
  • Potential challenges in managing public and governmental relations amid evolving automotive industry regulations and trade policies.
  • Risks related to effectively implementing the FaSTLAne 2030 strategy in a competitive and rapidly changing global automotive market.

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