Stellantis has appointed new CEOs for Jeep and Ram, aiming to boost growth in North America. Matt VanDyke will take over as CEO of Ram, while Branden Coté will become the new CEO of Jeep. VanDyke comes from a marketing background, having previously held executive positions at Ford and FordDirect. Coté, on the other hand, has retail and manufacturing leadership experience at companies including Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin.
VanDyke replaces Tim Kuniskis, who was promoted to head of American brands and North America marketing and retail strategy in July 2025. Kuniskis will continue to hold his executive position and oversee VanDyke and Coté. The new appointments are part of Stellantis' efforts to increase its volume by 35 percent and revenue by 25 percent by 2030.
View Price on AmazonIn the second quarter of this year, Ram's sales increased by 11 percent, while Jeep's sales were down 5 percent, according to Automotive News. The second half of the year is expected to see deliveries of the Jeep Cherokee Hybrid and Ram 1500 SRT TRX, which will likely contribute to increased sales revenue. Stellantis is working to improve its performance in the North American market, and the new leadership appointments are a key part of this strategy.
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa previously served as Jeep's CEO and led the company's North and South America divisions. He announced a new leadership team when he took over in July 2025, stating that he hoped to "make Stellantis one of the winners in this next era." With the new appointments, Stellantis is poised to make significant strides in the North American market and achieve its goals for growth and revenue.
Source: caranddriver.com
