Marelli names Fritz Henderson interim chief executive

Marelli has appointed Frederick “Fritz” Henderson as Interim Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, as the Tier 1 automotive supplier continues its Chapter 11 restructuring. Henderson succeeds David Slump, who will remain on Marelli’s Board of Directors through the company’s emergence. The ad hoc group of lenders has separately announced plans to appoint Laurent Favre as Chief Executive Officer at the conclusion of Henderson’s interim tenure.

Henderson brings senior automotive leadership experience including roles as Chief Executive of General Motors, Chief Executive and Chairman of Suncoke Energy, and non-executive Chairman of Adient. Marelli also announced the appointments of Roberto Fioroni as Chief Financial Officer and Helen Redfern as Chief Human Resources Officer, both effective 1 May 2026, both joining from Dowlais.

Executive Chairman Dinesh Paliwal said: “These appointments are designed to transition Marelli’s leadership team as we seek to complete our restructuring. Fritz’s operating experience and automotive expertise will be invaluable to Marelli as we work through the final months of this process.”

Henderson added: “Marelli is distinguished by its exceptional technology, long-standing customer relationships and tremendous global talent. As Marelli’s Interim CEO, my focus is on ensuring stability and continuity while translating the company’s strengths and potential into sustainable performance and long-term value. In the near term, my priorities are to finalize our strategic roadmap and support a successful emergence from Chapter 11.”

Slump said: “As Marelli finalizes its strategic roadmap and prepares for its next phase of growth, now is a natural time to transition leadership. I’m proud of our team’s achievements over the past four years, particularly the steps taken in innovation and technology, and I am optimistic that Marelli will continue to build on its legacy following emergence from chapter 11.”

Source: Marelli