Marchionne's exit next year puts Fiat Chrysler in play for big merger deal Marchionne's exit next year puts Fiat Chrysler in play for big merger deal April 12, 2018 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment Sergio Marchionne spent the last 14 years transforming FCA through a series of spinoffs and mergers from a near-bankrupt Italian conglomerate into a profitable automaker. His exit may open the door for the next big deal.