Elena Cortesi tager roret for Jeep, RAM og Dodge i Europa

There’s a new captain at the communications helm at Stellantis, as Elena Cortesi has just been appointed the new Head of Marketing and Communication for Jeep, RAM, and Dodge in Europe. The announcement was made in an official press release issued on May 5, 2025.

In her new role, Cortesi will take on overall responsibility for both marketing and communications, reporting directly to Fabio Catone, the European brand chief for the three American marques.

Strategic Reinforcement in a Competitive Market

The appointment is seen as part of a strategic effort to strengthen the brands’ presence in the European market—particularly in light of the ongoing electrification of their model lineups. Jeep and RAM have accelerated the rollout of electric and hybrid models in recent years, while Dodge remains best known for its roots in American muscle cars.

Experience with EVs and Social Media

Elena Cortesi is no newcomer to the Stellantis group. She joined the former FCA in 2017 and has since held key roles in customer strategy and communications. Since 2021, she has served as Head of Communication for Jeep, RAM, and Dodge, leading initiatives including the launch of the Jeep Avenger—the brand’s first fully electric model and winner of the 2023 Car of the Year award.

Earlier in her career, Cortesi made her mark at Ford Motor Company, where in 2008 she spearheaded a groundbreaking social media strategy for the launch of the new Ford Fiesta—a campaign that later earned her Automotive News’ Eurostar award for Best Social Media Executive in 2013.

A Strategically Significant Transition

Cortesi takes over the position from Aline Germain, who will now assume the role of Head of Brand Content & Marketing Operations for Jeep, RAM, and Dodge within what Stellantis refers to as “Enlarged Europe”—an expanded European market region.

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