# Stellantis appoints Brazilian Joao Laranjo as global CFO

*Veteran executive brings two decades of experience at FCA and GE; move marks first time a Brazilian assumes the group’s top finance role.*

- Published: 2025-09-29
- Section: Insights
- Tags: Automotive, Fiat, Stellantis
- URL: https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/joao-laranjo-stellantis-cfo-appointment/

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*Joao Laranjo, CFO Stellantis*

**By Brazil Stock Guide —** **Stellantis** N.V. (NYSE: STLA), the world’s fourth-largest automaker, announced on Monday the appointment of **João Laranjo** as its new **Chief Financial Officer**, effective immediately. The Brazilian executive succeeds **Doug Ostermann**, who resigned for personal reasons.

The move elevates Laranjo to the Stellantis **Leadership Team**, making him the first Brazilian to hold the company’s top finance post — a symbolic milestone in the global auto industry, traditionally dominated by American, Italian and French executives.

Laranjo, who began his career at **General Electric** in 2001, joined **Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)** in 2009 as Chief Accounting Officer for Latin America. Over the following years, he rose through financial controlling, reporting, P&L management and compliance, eventually becoming **CFO of FCA/Stellantis North America in 2017**.

After a stint at **Goodyear** in 2024, where he led the Americas Finance division, Laranjo rejoined Stellantis earlier this year, once again as **CFO for North America**, before being tapped for the global role.

“Having worked closely with João for 15 years and witnessed his rise through the ranks, I have consistently been impressed by his excellent financial acumen, results-driven mindset, and deep understanding of our industry’s complexities,” said Stellantis CEO **Antonio Filosa** in a statement.

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Source: Brazil Stock Guide, https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/joao-laranjo-stellantis-cfo-appointment/