Seeking higher margins, Stellantis CEO Tavares lost some core customers
Tavares, who had led Stellantis since it was forged in January 2021 from the combination of Peugeot-owner PSA and Fiat Chrysler, had flattered investors with rapid post-merger cost cuts and boosted operating profit margins to around 13% last year, nearly twice those of rivals Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) and Renault (RENA.PA).