Maserati is pleased to announce the appointment of Simonetta Cerruti as its new global Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately.
Simonetta succeeds Maurizio Zuares, who will hold positions of increasing responsibility in Stellantis as Chief Commercial Operations Officer for Enlarged Europe.
Strengthened by over 20 years of experience in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and later Stellantis, where she acquired extensive expertise in the automotive sector and commercial operations, Simonetta now takes on her new role to contribute to Maserati’s growth and to further strengthen the Brand’s position in the luxury automotive market.
Her in-depth industry knowledge is reflected in a distinguished career across brands such as Fiat, Jeep, MOPAR, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia, where she held key positions including Head of Commercial Development for Fiat in the EMEA Region, Head of Commercial Operations for Business Center Italy, Head of After Sales for Business Center Italy in MOPAR – EMEA Region, Head of RAC & Pre-Owned Business for EMEA and Head of Stellantis Synergies and Used Vehicles Director for Italy,
In recent years, she served as Head of Alfa Romeo and Lancia for Enlarged Europe at Stellantis, overseeing the activities of the two Premium Brands. With this new appointment, she now completes her professional journey by joining Stellantis’ only true luxury Brand: Maserati.
Simonetta Cerruti holds a degree in Economics from the University of Turin and a master’s degree in International Affairs from the University of Lyon in France.
Santo Ficili, CEO of Maserati, said: “I am delighted to welcome Simonetta to Maserati as our new Chief Commercial Officer. Her extensive experience, leadership skills, commercial successes and industry knowledge will be instrumental in driving Maserati’s growth and global positioning as we embark on the next chapter of our journey. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Maurizio Zuares, congratulating him on his new role at Stellantis Enlarge Europe.”
Simonetta Cerruti, New Maserati Chief Commercial Officer: “It is an honour to join Maserati, a brand synonymous with Italian excellence and luxury in the world. I look forward to working alongside a team driven by passion and love for an iconic brand to further strengthen Maserati’s global presence and reputation, addressing the challenges and opportunities of the automotive industry.”
