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When US auto manufacturer Chrysler filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2009 it was forced to undergo a painful reorganisation that damaged both staff and creditors. For Fiat, however, the outcome was much more positive, resulting in an acquisition that enhanced its strength in the global car market while adding household names such as Jeep and Dodge to its portfolio. Giorgio Fossati has been one of the leading figures at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), the Italian vehicle maker with roots dating back to 1899, for many years. Following the merger, he became a member of the US-based board of directors in 2014, while retaining the title of general counsel for FCA’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Fossati began his in-house career in 1988 at Italian industrial vehicles producer Iveco before joining Fiat in 1999. He has since progressed through the ranks to become one of the most powerful GCs in Italy.