UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO
RULE 13a-16 OR 15D-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June 2004

FIAT S.p.A.

Via Nizza 250
Torino, Italy 10126

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by
furnishing the information contained in the form
is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes [ ] No [X]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MONTEZEMOLO APPOINTED CHAIRMAN

SIGNATURES

MONTEZEMOLO APPOINTED CHAIRMAN

The Board of Fiat was convened today under the Chairmanship of its eldest member, Angelo Benessia.

In opening the meeting, the Board paid honour, with great sadness, to the memory of Chairman Umberto Agnelli underlining his great human, moral and professional qualities.

The Board then undertook to appoint new nominations.

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo was nominated Chairman with John Elkann as Vice Chairman.

Co-opted to the Board were Andrea Agnelli and Tiberto Ruy Brandolini d'Adda.

May 30, 2004

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: June 1, 2004
	FIAT S.p.A.
	BY:	/s/ Mario Rosario Maglione Mario Rosario Maglione Power of Attorney