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Currently at the helm of Fiat<\/a>, Olivier Fran\u00e7ois is often cited as one of the architects of the Italian brand\u2019s revival. Yet nothing predestined him to become one of the most influential executives in the European automotive industry. In an in-depth interview with Autocar, Fiat\u2019s CEO reflects on his unconventional career path\u2014marked by several moments when his career could have come to an abrupt end\u2014as well as his vision for the brand\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A music lover who wasn't destined for a career in the automotive industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before becoming the CEO of Fiat, Olivier Fran\u00e7ois was far from being an automotive expert. His world was more about music and culture. Married to Italian singer Arianna Bergamaschi\u2014a close friend of singer Shaggy and even involved in organizing the first-ever concert at the Vatican\u2014he admits that he knew little about automotive marketing when he began his career in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His first major assignment came in 2001, when he took over as head of Citro\u00ebn Italy. At the time, the Citro\u00ebn C2 and C3 had significant sales potential but were struggling to win over customers. Olivier Fran\u00e7ois then decided to focus on marketing campaigns specifically designed for the Italian market\u2014a strategy that surprised his superiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The early days were difficult, however. Nine months after taking the job, his superiors summoned him to Paris because the targets had not been met. It seemed he was about to be fired. In the end, a turn of events saved the day: Citro\u00ebn\u2019s market share in Italy narrowly exceeded the set target. A few years later, the brand even reached a 7.4 % market share\u2014a level that Olivier Fran\u00e7ois himself described as \u00abcrazy.\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00abFiat wasn't a great place to work\u00bb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

His achievements quickly caught the attention of the Fiat Group. However, when he was approached, he was very hesitant. \u00abI had two major concerns,\u00bb he says. The first was whether they were simply trying to push him out of his position at Citro\u00ebn. The second concerned Fiat directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00abFiat wasn\u2019t a great place to work because the company was struggling. That might not sound politically correct today, but it was the truth. It was a very dark period.\u00bb<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

At that time, the Italian group was indeed going through one of the most difficult periods in its history. Several brands were struggling, and financial resources were limited. That\u2019s when Sergio Marchionne stepped in. Olivier Fran\u00e7ois didn\u2019t even know the man who would become one of the automotive industry\u2019s most iconic leaders. The job interview took an unexpected turn when Sergio Marchionne brought up a topic far removed from cars: poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivier Fran\u00e7ois had published a collection of poems, a fact he kept quiet from his employers. Sergio Marchionne, however, discovered this passion and used it to establish an immediate connection with the future executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nearly Impossible Mission to Save Lancia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marchionne then put him in charge of Lancia\u2014a task that felt more like a sentence than a promotion. \u00abLancia was supposed to disappear,\u00bb Olivier Fran\u00e7ois admits today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon his arrival, he envisioned reviving the brand with iconic models such as a new Delta Integrale or a new Stratos. His proposals were met with a frosty reception. The group\u2019s finances did not allow for such projects. The executive gradually came to understand that his true mission was not to restore Lancia to its former glory, but simply to ensure its survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is well known: the brand refocused on models based on Fiat and Chrysler designs. This strategy was criticized by many enthusiasts, but it ultimately allowed Lancia to survive to this day. \u00abYou never get credit for saving a brand,\u00bb he explains. \u00abBut in my case, it was destined to disappear.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chrysler: A $64 Million Gamble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After Lancia, Sergio Marchionne entrusted him with a new challenge: Chrysler. The situation was dire. The lineup was shrinking, several models had just been discontinued, and the brand had only $64 million to turn itself around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olivier Fran\u00e7ois then made a bold decision. He allocated $20 million to a Super Bowl commercial featuring Eminem and used the remaining $44 million to redesign the Chrysler Sebring, which was renamed the Chrysler 200. The gamble paid off. Sales skyrocketed, increasing by 6,000 units between the Sebring\u2019s final year and the Chrysler 200\u2019s first full year. As for the commercial, it won an Emmy Award. This success significantly bolstered his credibility with Sergio Marchionne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining Fiat and the Discontinuation of the Punto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2011, Olivier Fran\u00e7ois finally took the helm at Fiat. Upon his arrival, he presented his vision for the brand\u2019s future. One of his first decisions was particularly controversial: halting development of the next-generation Punto even though its launch was already imminent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his view, the project lacks personality and doesn\u2019t address any specific need. \u00abWhen someone tells me they\u2019re going to launch a new car, I always ask them why. If this car didn\u2019t exist, why would it need to be invented?\u00bb This philosophy gradually became Fiat\u2019s guiding principle: to offer simple, accessible, and instantly recognizable vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Decade of Waiting Before the Revival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite his vision, Olivier Fran\u00e7ois struggled for many years with FCA\u2019s financial constraints. Every time he presented a new project, the investments went elsewhere\u2014to Jeep, Dodge, or Ram. These were choices he now recognizes as rational, but they continually set Fiat\u2019s ambitions back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2010s, the brand survived mainly thanks to the Panda and 500. The 500X, 500L, and Tipo enjoyed some sporadic success but fell far short of fundamentally transforming the automaker\u2019s image. \u00abI waited and waited some more,\u00bb he sums up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real turning point came with the creation of Stellantis in 2021. For the first time in a long while, Fiat has the resources needed to bring to life the projects conceived a decade earlier. Olivier Fran\u00e7ois is quick to praise the role Carlos Tavares played in this transformation. According to him, the current models are a direct result of the ideas Tavares had presented as early as 2011. The difference is that they now benefit from the Stellantis Group\u2019s platforms and technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The news Fiat Grande Panda<\/a> perfectly symbolizes this rebirth. It is accompanied by the return of a Fiat 500<\/a> thermal, a highly anticipated decision following the commercial challenges faced by the 500e electric model. The executive acknowledges some scheduling errors, particularly model unveilings that were rushed, but remains convinced that the current strategy is the right one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00abProsperity is coming\u00bb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now approaching 65, Olivier Fran\u00e7ois admits that the thought of retirement sometimes crosses his mind. However, he has no plans to leave his position anytime soon. After more than a decade of waiting for the right moment, he believes that Fiat is finally ready to reap the rewards of his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Grande Panda has now been launched, new family models inspired by the Panda spirit are in the works, and the brand finally has the industrial resources needed to bring its vision to life. \u00abI grew up in a time of scarcity,\u00bb he explains. Today, he finally sees what he describes as an oasis emerging after many long years of restrictions. And while he remains cautious, the Fiat CEO is convinced that the best is yet to come: \u00abMost people don\u2019t see it coming yet, but it\u2019s coming. 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