In hindsight, past mistakes often become much clearer. However, Carlos Tavares denies being fired after clashing with people within Stellantis. Instead, he chose to leave on his terms following what he described as a “very mature” conversation with chairman John Elkann, who also holds the same role at Ferrari. Tavares, the former chief of the 14-brand automotive conglomerate, resigned in December 2024, despite having a CEO contract valid through early 2026.
