Jeep is an American icon. The automaker's roots date back to World War II, and the company's vehicles have been serving the needs of American drivers (on and off-road) for decades.
The Jeep brand has had lots of owners over the years. It was part of Chrysler for many decades. Today, Jeep is part of Stellantis (STLA +3.86%), a European automaker that owns several well-known global car brands.
NYSE: STLA
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Here's a closer look at Jeep's owner. We'll also explore Stellantis' largest shareholders and its board of directors. This information will help you decide whether you want to invest in the stock of the company that owns Jeep.
Who is the owner of Jeep?
Jeep has changed hands several times over the decades. The company's most prominent owner was Chrysler Corp., which owned the brand for years after buying out American Motor Company in 1987, primarily for the Jeep brand.
However, Italian automaker Fiat bought out Chrysler in 2014, creating Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA). A few years later, FCA agreed to merge with Peugeot to create one of the largest global automakers. They renamed the combined company Stellantis.
The global automaker owns several leading brands, including Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Opel, Maserati, Ram, Peugeot, and Citroen.
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Board of Directors
As of late 2025, Stellantis's board consisted had 11 members.
NAME | ROLE | BOARD TENURE |
|---|---|---|
John Elkann | Chairman | Since 2021 |
Antonio Filosa | CEO | Since 2025 |
Robert Peugeot | Board member | Since 2021 |
Henri de Castries | Senior Independent director | Since 2021 |
Fiona Clare Cicconi | Non-executive director | Since 2021 |
Nicolas Dufourcq | Non-executive director | Since 2021 |
Ann Frances Godbehere | Non-executive director | Since 2021 |
Claudia Parzani | Non-executive director | Since 2024 |
Daniel Ramot | Non-executive director | Since 2025 |
Benoît Ribadeau-Dumas | Non-executive director | Since 2023 |
Alice Davey Schroeder | Non-executive director | Since 2025 |
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How to invest in Jeep?
You can't invest directly in Jeep because it's a subsidiary of Stellantis. However, you can invest in the global gas-powered and electric car manufacturer. The public company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock ticker STLA, so anyone with a brokerage account can buy the car stock.
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