Teresa Thiele

Teresa Thiele is a distinguished automotive industry executive recognized for her strategic vision, operational excellence,and commitment to developing high‑performing global teams. As Senior Vice President of Global Purchasing for Body &Interior at Stellantis, she reports directly to the Chief Purchasing Officer and leads a global organization of more than 250team members across six regions. In this role, she oversees more than €25 billion in annual procurement spend and manages150+ commodities and over 500 supplier partners worldwide.A dynamic and forward‑thinking leader, Teresa brings a diverse background across Purchasing, Aftermarket, HumanResources, Business Development, Finance, Supply Chain, and Safety & Regulatory functions. Her cross‑functionalexpertise, combined with a proven ability to lead complex program and process transformations, has positioned her as oneof the company’s most versatile and impactful executives. She is widely recognized for building high‑performing globalteams, elevating operational excellence, and advancing strategic initiatives that drive results and execution.Her leadership excellence has been recognized across the industry. In 2025, Teresa was named to the prestigiousAutomotiveNews100 Leading Women list, an honor awarded every five years to the most influential decision‑makers shaping the futureof the automotive sector. That same year, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of DetroitMercy’s College of Business Administration and was inducted into its Hall of Honor. In 2021,Automotive Newsrecognizedher as a Notable Champion of Diversity for her efforts to support and empower women and underrepresented groups withinand beyond Stellantis.