Stellantis Hires Hyundai’s Head of US Sales to Fuel Turnaround

Stellantis NV hired Hyundai Motor Co.’s top US sales executive as the owner of the Jeep and Ram brands looks to sustain a rebound in car deliveries that’s crucial to its return to profitability.

Michael Orange, former vice president of of national sales for Hyundai Motor America, will become the head of US sales for Stellantis starting April 22, the company said in a statement Thursday. He replaces Jeff Kommor, who is retiring after more than 40 years with the automaker.