Renault Kicks Off CEO Search
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Renault SA’s impending loss of Chief Executive Officer Luca de Meo calls into question the French carmaker’s recovery, with the board having to replace a second senior leader in a matter of months.De Meo will step down July 15,
Luca de Meo's departure from Renault likely to cause near-term uncertainty as analysts debate whether it will impact its growth strategy and make investors cautious.
De Meo's unexpected departure marks the second top-level exit from a European carmaker in six months, after Carlos Tavares resigned from Stellantis.
The boss of French state-backed car giant Renault has quit unexpectedly after warning that European manufacturers were struggling to compete with cut-price Chinese rivals.
The Italian De Meo was at the helm of the French car brand for five years. He remains true to the "lifestyle" theme and moves to the luxury fashion group Kering.
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LONDON (Reuters) -News of Renault Chief Executive Luca de Meo's decision to leave the French carmaker and subsequent reports of him being lined up to take charge at luxury goods group Kering has created a stir across their respective sectors. Here's some initial reaction from analysts.
Nissan Motor plans to reduce its stake in French automaker Renault from 15% to 10%, according to CEO Ivan Espinosa.
Kering setzt bei seinem nächsten Vorstandsvorsitzenden auf den Noch-Renault-Chef. Der Italiener hat den französischen Automobilhersteller erfolgreich saniert und soll seine Fähigkeiten nun auch beim angeschlagenen Modelabel Gucci unter Beweis stellen.
Despite recent divestments, Nissan's CEO insists the move from Renault is strategic, not a breakup. Discover what this means for the future of their enduring automotive alliance.