Overview

• François Provost took office on July 31 as Renault’s director general, formally succeeding Luca de Meo after Duncan Minto’s interim tenure.
• A Renault veteran since 2002, Provost previously served as director of purchasing, partnerships and public affairs and was a key architect of the higher-end, more profitable Renaulution plan.
• He brings extensive international leadership experience from roles in Portugal, Russia and as head of Renault Samsung Motors in South Korea.
• He is charged with sustaining Renaulution momentum by advancing electrification and executing cost-reduction and partnership strategies in the face of ongoing market headwinds.
• His selection over external candidates such as Maxime Picat and Denis Le Vot underscores the board’s preference for internal succession.