New York/Detroit/Milan — The newly minted merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group is poised to raise the global profile of an under-the-radar CEO who will lead a vast and hugely complex carmaker with quiet intensity.

The market debut of Stellantis, the group formed by the Italian-American and French motor manufacturers, is a coming-out party for its leader, Carlos Tavares. The shares surged as much as 8.5% in Milan on Monday, valuing one of the world’s largest-volume carmakers at more than €42bn ($51bn). ..

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