Ralph Gilles
Chief Design Officer, Stellantis
Ralph Gilles is the Chief Design Officer for the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Maserati and Fiat (Latin America) brands. He is also a member of Stellantis’ Top Executive Team. He is responsible for shaping and directing design across the brand’s portfolio. Since first joining the company in 1992 as a designer, Gilles has put his extensive academic background in industrial design and business administration to use holding various positions with increasing responsibilities at the company. He is extremely active inside and outside of the company. Gilles serves as the executive sponsor of the Stellantis African Ancestry Network Diaspora (STAAND) in addition to playing a supporting role with the Stellantis Global Diversity Council. At his alma mater, College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, Gilles serves as a member of the CCS board of trustees. An avid car enthusiast who enjoys spending time at the track, go-karting and watching Formula 1 auto racing, Gilles has participated in the Targa Newfoundland Rally, the Car and Driver One Lap of America and the SRT Viper Cup Series. In addition, he frequently serves as a judge at various Concours d’Elegance events across the country, including Pebble Beach, Amelia Island, the Inn at St. John as well as the EyesOn Design car show.
