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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Renault Group gets new CEO in India as French automaker aims to boost sales in third largest car market
In recent times, Renault has shown intent to increase its presence in India. The carmaker reportedly plans to launch five cars over the next two years, including an electric vehicle and the new Duster to reenter the mid-size SUV segment. The company is expected to launch the facelift of the Triber and Kiger models this week. Renault has also set an ambitious target of having a five per cent market share in the world's third largest car market by sales volume. Deblaise, 52, joined Renault Group in 2000 as Advanced Process Engineer. Over the past two decades, he has held several key positions across the group's global operations. Since 2022, he has served as CEO of Renault Korea, where he led key transformation initiatives. 'Deblaise's appointment to Renault Group India reflects the Group's strong confidence in his leadership and underlines the strategic importance of India as a key pillar in Renault's global growth ambitions,' said Renault in a statement.
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Renault appoints procurement expert as new Korea chief
Renault Group has appointed Nicolas Paris, vice president of e-powertrain, battery, connectivity and software at the French headquarters, as the next CEO of Renault Korea, the French automaker announced Monday. According to the announcement, Paris will officially begin his Korean CEO tenure on Sept. 1. Stephane Deblaise, current CEO of Renault Korea, has been appointed to lead Renault India starting on the same date. Paris has an extensive 20-year resume in the global auto industry. Before joining Renault Group in 2015, he served as a corporate purchasing director for Bosch's Asia-Pacific region. At Renault, Paris held various positions, taking on purchasing leadership roles in China and India and working as alliance global director of APO platform and chassis for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. Since 2023, he has played an integral role in Renault Group's technological innovation and transition towards electric vehicles as procurement vice president of e-powertrain, battery, driver assistance connectivity and software. Deblaise took the top position at the Korean branch in March 2022 and successfully launched Renault Group's Aurora project. As part of the group's international strategy, the project sought to build new vehicles at the automaker's Busan plant, where it debuted the new Grand Koleos sport utility vehicle. The French brand has sold over 45,000 units of the SUV since its release in September 2024.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Stephane Deblaise appointed as CEO of Renault Group in India
French automaker Renault Group on Monday announced the appointment of Stephane Deblaise as Chief Executive Officer, Indian operations, effective September 1, 2025. ADVERTISEMENT In the role, he will be responsible for defining and executing the group's strategy in India, the automaker said in a statement. All Renault Group entities in the country will report to him, it added. Deblaise will report directly to Francois Provost, Renault Group Chief of Procurement, Partnerships and Public Affairs Officer. Since 2022, Deblaise has served as CEO of Renault Korea, where he led key transformation initiatives, including positioning the company as a global development and production hub for mid-and large-sized vehicles and modernising the Busan plant for multi-energy vehicle production, the automaker stated. In addition to his current responsibilities as Managing Director of Renault India Pvt Ltd (RIPL), Venkatram Mamillapalle will support Deblaise on corporate affairs in India to help structure the Group's mid-term growth strategy in the region, it added. Deblaise's appointment to Renault Group India reflects the Group's strong confidence in his leadership and underlines the strategic importance of India as a key pillar in Renault's global growth ambitions, the automaker said.
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Renault appoints procurement expert as Korean chief
Renault Group has appointed Nicolas Paris, vice president of e-powertrain, battery, connectivity and software at the French headquarters, as the next CEO of Renault Korea, the French automaker announced Monday. According to the announcement, Paris will officially begin his Korean CEO tenure on Sept. 1. Stephen Deblaise, current CEO of Renault Korea, has been appointed to lead Renault India starting on the same date. Paris has an extensive 20-year resume in the global auto industry. Before joining Renault Group in 2015, he served as a corporate purchasing director for Bosch's Asia-Pacific region. At Renault, Paris held various positions, taking on purchasing leadership roles in China and India and working as alliance global director of APO platform and chassis for Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. Since 2023, he has played an integral role in Renault Group's technological innovation and transition towards electric vehicles as procurement vice president of e-powertrain, battery, driver assistance connectivity and software. Deblaise took the top position at the Korean branch in March 2022 and successfully launched Renault Group's Aurora project. As part of the group's international strategy, the project sought to build new vehicles at the automaker's Busan plant, where it debuted the new Grand Koleos sport utility vehicle. The French brand has sold over 45,000 units of the SUV since its release in September 2024.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Stephane Deblaise appointed as CEO of Renault Group in India
Renault Group has named Stephane Deblaise as the new CEO for its Indian operations. The appointment will be effective from September 1, 2025. Deblaise will define and execute the group's strategy in India. All Renault Group entities in the country will report to him. Venkatram Mamillapalle will support Deblaise on corporate affairs. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads French automaker Renault Group on Monday announced the appointment of Stephane Deblaise as Chief Executive Officer, Indian operations, effective September 1, the role, he will be responsible for defining and executing the group's strategy in India, the automaker said in a Renault Group entities in the country will report to him, it will report directly to Francois Provost , Renault Group Chief of Procurement, Partnerships and Public Affairs 2022, Deblaise has served as CEO of Renault Korea , where he led key transformation initiatives, including positioning the company as a global development and production hub for mid-and large-sized vehicles and modernising the Busan plant for multi-energy vehicle production, the automaker addition to his current responsibilities as Managing Director of Renault India Pvt Ltd (RIPL), Venkatram Mamillapalle will support Deblaise on corporate affairs in India to help structure the Group's mid-term growth strategy in the region, it appointment to Renault Group India reflects the Group's strong confidence in his leadership and underlines the strategic importance of India as a key pillar in Renault's global growth ambitions, the automaker said.
