https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/sergio-marchionne-fca-ferrari-ceo-exits-health-issues/ > FCA previously confirmed that Marchionne had undergone shoulder surgery earlier in July. It's unclear whether this development is related to the surgery. > Marchionne, 66, is credited with brokering the deal between Fiat and Chrysler in 2009, guiding the latter through bankruptcy. he was expected to give up his role as chairman of FCA in April 2019.