Vanessa de Leon

Chief Audit Executive & SVP Compliance and Human Rights

Stellantis

Vanessa De Leon is the Chief Audit Executive and Compliance and Human Rights Officer at Stellantis, with more than 28 years of international experience in External and Internal Audit, Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. Throughout her career, she has worked across multiple industries, countries and cultures, helping organisations navigate complex business environments while strengthening governance, integrity and sustainable performance.

Working closely with business leaders and executive teams, Vanessa has supported organisations through transformation, regulatory change and evolving stakeholder expectations. Her expertise lies in connecting governance, risk management and ethics with strategic decision-making, enabling organisations to innovate with confidence while building trust and resilience.

Vanessa champions an approach that combines innovation, people and purpose. She believes that lasting business success comes from leveraging technology responsibly, empowering people and maintaining strong governance to create sustainable value in an increasingly interconnected and complex world.