Dodge CEO McAlear to Oversee Chrysler, Alfa Romeo After 36% Sales Plunge
Matt McAlear, Dodge CEO since 2016 and leader of the new Charger powertrains, will now oversee Chrysler and North American Alfa Romeo following Chris Feuell's departure. Chrysler sold 126,373 vehicles in 2025 (up 1%) while Alfa Romeo deliveries plunged 36% to 5,652 units, highlighting brand challenges.
1. Leadership Change at Stellantis
Matt McAlear, who has served as Dodge CEO since 2016, will absorb the roles of Chrysler CEO and North American Alfa Romeo head after Chris Feuell left the company for personal reasons. The consolidation places three Stellantis brands under McAlear’s management as the automaker seeks unified leadership across performance, heritage, and luxury divisions.
2. McAlear's Track Record
McAlear has worked with Stellantis-affiliated brands for 13 years and spearheaded the 2016 launch of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica. At Dodge, he led the introduction of the latest Charger models in both electric and internal combustion variants, positioning the brand in the evolving performance and electrification markets.
3. Chrysler and Alfa Romeo Sales Trends
Chrysler’s lineup has contracted to the Voyager and Pacifica minivans, yet it recorded sales of 126,373 vehicles in 2025, a 1% increase over 2024. Alfa Romeo, facing steeper challenges, delivered 5,652 cars last year—a 36% decline from 8,865 units in 2024—underscoring the urgency for strategic realignment under new leadership.