The most recent CEO, Carlos Tavares, who spearheaded the merger to form Stellantis, abruptly resigned in December amid disagreements with the company’s board.

By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN (Reuters) -Stellantis new CEO Antonio Filosa started his tenure on Monday by retaining his previous role as head of the key North American market, while avoiding major changes to the French-Italian automaker's senior management team.

Key Takeaways New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa shook up the executive lineup in his first day on the job.Filosa said the changes draw on the best the Jeep maker has to offer.Filosa was hired in May after former CEO Carlos Tavares quit in December following conflicts with the board.