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Olivier François ends a 21-year stint at Italian firm, with former Renault marketing boss Arnaud Belloni taking over

Fiat CEO Olivier François is stepping down after a 15-year stint at the helm of the Italian firm, to be replaced by Renault marketing boss Arnaud Belloni.

The Frenchman has been at FCA/Stellantis for 21 years, having joined the company in 2005 when it was teetering on the brink of survival, and led the successful turnaround of Lancia and Chrysler before taking the top job at the eponymous Fiat brand. He has also served as the global marketing boss of Stellantis.