Ned Curic

Ned Curic

Chief Technology Officer, Product Development & Technology

Stellantis

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About Ned Curic


Ned Curic is responsible for Product Development & Technology and serves as a member of the Stellantis Leadership Team. With nearly three decades of experience, he has built a career at the intersection of technology, product development, and business transformation across aerospace, software, and automotive industries.

He previously served as Vice President, Alexa Automotive at Amazon from 2017 to 2021, spearheading Amazon's efforts in the automotive industry. Before that, he held leadership roles at Toyota Motor North America as Group Vice President & Chief Technology Officer from 2013 to 2017 and was Co-founder, Executive Vice-President, Technical Director and Board Member at Toyota Connected from 2015 to 2017.

His technology foundation was built during 13 years at Microsoft from 2000 to 2013 in various roles across Consulting, Product, Security and Advisory. He began his career in Engineering Systems at Northrop Grumman from 1996 to 1999.

Curic holds a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University's George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management, which he completed between 2012 and 2014. He also studied Informatics and Computer Science.

He serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for both Alfa Romeo and Maserati, positions he has held since June 2023.

Areas of Focus


Automotive TechnologyProduct DevelopmentSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceBusiness TransformationEngineering Leadership

Career Background


Stellantis

EVP, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer

Paris, Île-de-Franc, France

2023 – Present

Stellantis

EVP, CTO

Paris, Île-de-France, France

2021 – 2023

Alfa Romeo

Chair of the Board of Directors

Greater Turin Metropolitan Area

2023 – Present

Maserati

Chair of the Board of Directors

Greater Turin Metropolitan Area

2023 – Present

Amazon

VP, Alexa Automotive

Greater Seattle Area

2017 – 2021

Toyota Connected

EVP, CTO, Board Member

Plano, Texas

2014 – 2017

Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Group Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Greater Los Angeles Area, Dallas

2013 – 2017

Microsoft

Various - Consulting, Product teams, Security, Strategy

2000 – 2013

Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineering

1996 – 1999

Education


Pepperdine University's George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2011 – 2013

Media


Press


Why Stellantis' CTO wants to take tech out of the car

Stellantis Chief Technology Officer Ned Curic spoke at the 2023 Automotive News Europe Congress in Paris, sharing his perspective on automotive technology. Curic emphasized that consumers purchase cars, not software, reflecting his approach to integrating technology into vehicle development.

You don't buy software, you buy the car
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Ned Curic: Building the Future of Technology and Mobility

Ned Curic serves as the executive responsible for Product Development & Technology and is a member of the Stellantis Leadership Team. With nearly three decades of experience helping build innovation across aerospace, software, vehicle development, and artificial intelligence, Curic has built a career at the intersection of technology, product development, and business transformation.

Technology is most powerful when it solves real problems for real people.
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Boards & Memberships


  • Chair of the Board of Directors, Alfa Romeo, June 2023 - Present
  • Chair of the Board of Directors, Maserati, June 2023 - Present

Frequently Asked Questions


What does Ned Curic do?

Ned Curic is responsible for Product Development & Technology at Stellantis and serves as a member of the Stellantis Leadership Team. He oversees technology strategy and product development for the global automotive company.

What is Ned Curic known for?

Ned Curic is known for his leadership in automotive technology, product development, and business transformation. He has built a career at the intersection of technology and automotive industries, with experience at Amazon, Toyota, and Microsoft.

Where is Ned Curic based?

Ned Curic is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France, where he serves in his role at Stellantis.

Where did Ned Curic study?

Ned Curic earned a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University's George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management from 2012 to 2014. He also studied Informatics and Computer Science.

Who does Ned Curic work for?

Ned Curic works for Stellantis, where he is responsible for Product Development & Technology and serves on the Stellantis Leadership Team.

Last updated August 6, 2026