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Francois Provost named CEO and Director of Renault Group

Francois Provost named CEO and Director of Renault Group

Time of Indiaa day ago
The Board of Directors of
Renault Group
has appointed François Provost as the Chief Executive Officer of
Renault S.A.
and Chairman of
Renault s.a.s.
, effective July 31, 2025.
The decision was taken at a meeting held on July 30 under the chairmanship of Jean-Dominique Senard, based on a recommendation from the Governance and Remuneration Committee. Provost has also been appointed as a Director of both Renault S.A. and Renault s.a.s. for a term of four years.
Provost previously held the position of Chief Procurement, Partnerships and Public Affairs Officer at Renault Group. He has been with the company for 23 years and has held a range of operational and strategic roles in multiple regions. His international experience and understanding of sectoral issues were cited as key factors in his appointment.
François Provost said, "I will dedicate all my energy and passion to contributing – alongside our 100,000 employees, our dealers, suppliers, and partners – to the development of our Group, one of the flagships of French industry for the past 127 years."
"Renault Group benefits from strong fundamentals, with committed teams, an outstanding range of products, strong brands, and an innovative organisational model. These will be invaluable assets as we accelerate our transformation in an increasingly demanding environment for our industry. You can count on my commitment and determination to write the next page of our history together," he added.
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