The Stellantis logo is seen on the company’s building in Velizy-Villacoublay near Paris, France, February 23, 2022. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
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MILAN, Sept 7 (Reuters) – Stellantis ( STLA.MI ) said on Wednesday it had appointed IT veteran Chris Taylor as its chief digital information officer, a newly created position aimed at helping No. 4 world carmakers to transform into a mobility tech company.
Digital applications and data are increasingly important to automakers’ strategies as they provide new areas for growth, with Stellantis targeting 20 billion euro ($19.8 billion) annual revenue by 2030 from software related products and subscriptions. read more
Stellantis said Taylor’s appointment would help the group support its “sophisticated” business needs.
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“His background in cyber security, new business models and customer-centric solutions will drive the business value we need to meet our aggressive … targets,” CEO Carlos Tavares said in a statement. .
With nearly 30 years of IT experience in several global industries, Taylor most recently held positions at software group ServiceNow ( NOW.N ) and aircraft maker Airbus ( AIR.PA ), Stellantis said, adding that he joined at the company on Monday.
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Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari; Editing by Mark Porter
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