- Eric Laforge, with a career spanning more than 30 years in the automotive sector, has been appointed Responsible for Stellantis’ Pro One Global Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, effective January 1, 2026. In his new role, Eric will report directly to Emanuele Cappellano, COO of Enlarged Europe and Head of Stellantis Pro One.
- Eric assumes the role previously held by Anne Abboud, who has chosen to step down after many years of dedicated service.
AMSTERDAM, December 17, 2025 – Stellantis today announced the appointment of Eric Laforge as Responsible of Stellantis Pro One Global Business Unit, effective January 1, 2026. Eric succeeds Anne Abboud, who will be leaving the Company by the end of January 2026 after 39 years in the automotive industry and 10 years in Stellantis.
In his new role, Eric Laforge will lead the consolidation and development of the Stellantis Pro One Commercial Vehicles business unit, which includes six iconic brands: Citroën, Fiat Professional, Opel, PEUGEOT, Ram and Vauxhall.
Eric brings an outstanding career of more than 30 years in the automotive industry, which began at Fiat Auto in 1990. He subsequently spent several years in sales in France and Italy before holding key positions such as CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in Switzerland and later in Germany. From 2015 to 2018, he served as Director of several markets within MOPAR Parts & Services.
In 2019, he became Director of Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicles for Central Europe at FCA, later taking on the role of Head of Fiat Professional. In 2021, he was appointed Head of Stellantis’ Commercial Vehicles Business Unit in Europe. From 2023 to early 2025, he led the Jeep®, Ram and Dodge brands across the Enlarged Europe perimeter. Since April 1, 2025, Eric Laforge has served as Vice President of Commercial Services at Renault Group.
Eric Laforge holds a degree from the École Supérieure de Gestion et Finance (ESGF) in Paris.
“We are delighted to welcome Eric back to this strategic role,” said Cappellano, “His deep understanding of automotive culture and extensive experience in the professional vehicles segment will be instrumental in strengthening our global position in the commercial vehicles business and B2B market.
I take this opportunity to sincerely thank Anne for her strong contribution to Stellantis during her 10 years of dedicated service, and to wish her all the best for the future.”
Eric Laforge commented: “I am thrilled to return to the roots of my professional journey by rejoining Stellantis. I embrace this new challenge with enthusiasm, fully aware of the current market complexities but also of the growth opportunities ahead, empowered by Stellantis’ expertise and its vision for the future.”
