Opel will continue its role as the electric vehicle pioneer for Stellantis despite the sudden departure of CEO Carlos Tavares, the German brand's CEO told Reuters on Thursday. Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest carmaker, has been plunged into uncertainty this week with the resignation of Tavares due to disagreements over the company's turnaround strategy after a hefty profit warning. "Opel has a very clear path towards electrification, and the organisation will not change the fundamental choices," said Florian Huettl, CEO of Opel, adding: "In 2025, which will be the next stage of electrification, it will be very important to be very agile, very close to the market, and very close to operations." The group has put in place an interim leadership structure, with a streamlined executive committee chaired by John Elkann, until a successor to Tavares is chosen.