Renault's Leadership Shift: Francois Provost Takes the Helm
Francois Provost, Renault's chief procurement officer, has been appointed CEO. This decision follows the resignation of former boss Luca de Meo. Provost's challenge is to navigate the carmaker through a period marked by increasing competition and diminishing demand, which led to a recent profit warning.
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In a strategic move to address competitive pressures and flagging demand, Renault has appointed Francois Provost, its current chief procurement officer, as the new CEO. This leadership change aims to revitalize the French carmaker's fortunes following a recent profit warning.
Francois Provost is set to take over on July 31. His appointment follows closely on the heels of former CEO Luca de Meo's abrupt departure last month to join the luxury group Kering. The company hopes Provost's inside knowledge will steer the firm through its current challenges.
The decision reflects Renault's commitment to leveraging internal talent amid a challenging period in the automotive industry, which has seen many established players struggling to maintain market share.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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