Marlo Vitous was named senior vice president, purchasing and supply chain management, Stellantis North America in May 2022. In this role, she is responsible for supporting the company’s long-term strategy as outlined in its Dare Forward 2030 plan and delivering on its commitment to invest $35 billion on electrification and software development by 2025 through reliable and efficient sourcing.  

Vitous has been with the company for 24 years and worked in roles of increasing responsibility within purchasing, supply chain, supplier quality and manufacturing. Most recently, she served as vice president, supply chain management, supporting the company’s global activities.  

Vitous is co-chair of Inforum’s AutomotiveNEXT and a member of the Women of Stellantis business resource group. She was recognized as one of Automotive News' 100 Leading Women in the Auto Industry in 2015 and featured in two books – “The Road to the Top is Not on the Map” in 2019 and “The Road Forward: More Conversations with Top Women in the Automotive Industry” in 2021 – both sponsored by SAE International and Inforum. 

Her work experience and academic background include: 

• 2022 – current, Sr. Vice President, Purchasing and Supply Chain, Stellantis North America  

• 2019, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, FCA US LLC 

• 2016, Global Purchasing Director, Interior and Electrical Components 

• 2014, Director, Product Development Purchasing  

• 2013, Senior Manager, Global Purchasing – Exterior and Interior Plastics 

• 2007, Senior Manager, Powertrain Purchasing, Engine, Transmission, Electrification, Chrysler LLC 

• 2006, Senior Manager, International Purchasing, DaimlerChrysler 

• 2001, Various positions within Purchasing including Supplier Quality Specialist, Supply Chain Specialist, Buyer 

• 1998, Manufacturing Supervisor, Sterling Heights (Michigan) Assembly Plant  

Vitous has a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Central Michigan University and a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University.