Renault Group Appoints Françoise Provost as New Chief Executive Officer

Strategic Insights -

Renault Group's Board of Directors, led by Jean-Dominique Senard, has announced the appointment of Françoise Provost as its new Chief Executive Officer and Director, effective July 31. Provost, who has 23 years of experience within the Group, has held various executive positions in France and across Europe, including CEO of Renault-Nissan Portugal and Chairman and CEO of Renault Samsung Motors in Korea. As CEO, Provost will lead the Group's development, particularly internationally, and through partnerships, capitalizing on its strategic agility and maintaining high performance standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Françoise Provost has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Renault Group, replacing Duncan Minto.
  • Provost has 23 years of experience within the Group, holding various executive positions in France and across Europe.
  • As CEO, Provost will lead the Group's development, particularly internationally, and through partnerships, capitalizing on its strategic agility and maintaining high performance standards.
  • Provost has a strong international experience, having served as CEO of Renault-Nissan Portugal, Chairman and CEO of Renault Samsung Motors in Korea, and Chief Operating Officer for China, Asia-Pacific, and Head of International Development.
  • Provost has played a key role in establishing major partnerships with global players such as Nissan, Geely, and Aramco.
  • Renault Group has strong fundamentals, with committed teams, an outstanding range of products, strong brands, and an innovative organizational model.
  • The Group's ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040.

Statistics:

  • 23 years of experience within the Group held by Françoise Provost.
  • 100,000 employees working across the Group.
  • 114 countries where Renault Group is established.
  • 2.265 million vehicles sold in 2024.
  • 98,000 people employed by Renault Group.
  • 4 brands operated by Renault Group - Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Mobilize.

Sources:

  • Renault Group press release, July 30.
  • www.renaultgroup.com/en
  • Source: Renault Group.