Gasgoo Munich-Stellantis announced two brand CEO appointments on July 20, marking a key step in CEO Antonio Filosa's growth strategy. Matt VanDyke immediately assumed the role of Ram brand CEO, succeeding Tim Kuniskis. Meanwhile, Branden Coté is set to officially become Jeep brand CEO on August 3, replacing Bob Broderdorf, who is stepping down for medical treatment.Matt VanDyke, Image source: StellantisTim Kuniskis has served as Stellantis's head of North America marketing, retail strategy, and U.S. brands since July 2025, while overseeing Ram. With VanDyke now in place, Ram's operations report directly to Kuniskis, and both new brand CEOs will report to him. Former Jeep chief Bob Broderdorf, who assumed the role in February 2025, is stepping aside for treatment; Stellantis stated he will return to a leadership position within the group after recovery.Incoming Ram CEO Matt VanDyke brings extensive management experience to the role. Before joining Stellantis, he served as president of Shift Digital, a digital marketing firm partnering with major international automakers. Previously, he was CEO of Ford Direct and held several positions at Ford Motor Co., including U.S. marketing manager, vice president of marketing for Ford Europe, and head of marketing, sales, and service for Lincoln.Branden Coté, Image source: StellantisBranden Coté, the incoming Jeep CEO, has over two decades of experience managing OEM and dealer retail operations. His career includes serving as brand president at AutoNation, the U.S. automotive retail giant, where he oversaw several premium brands. He has also held key management positions at Aston Martin Lagonda, EV startup Canoo, and Mercedes-AMG/Mercedes-Benz USA.In a statement, Tim Kuniskis described the new appointees as widely recognized leaders, stating their expertise will drive the development of Jeep and Ram—two iconic American brands—while aligning with the group's consumer-centric strategy. He also thanked Bob Broderdorf for his contributions to Jeep and expressed anticipation of working together again after his recovery. The personnel changes are effective immediately, with internal adjustments underway.