The auto group chairman is hustling to fix relations with its dealer network and suppliers, and needs to move quickly.

Stellantis is undergoing a rapid strategic transformation under the leadership of Chairman John Elkann, following the abrupt resignation of Carlos Tavares in early December. The world's fourth-largest carmaker is taking decisive steps to address critical challenges and repair relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.

Carlos Tavares, who abruptly resigned as CEO of carmaker Stellantis on Dec. 1, said his "amicable" departure was motivated by disagreements with the board over strategy, in an interview published late on Thursday.