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Renault Appoints François Provost as Permanent CEO

His mandate covers completion of Renault’s Renaulution transformation followed by development of the next strategic agenda.

Provost is Renault’s new hand on the tiller.
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Overview

  • The board’s August 1 confirmation came after Duncan Minto served as interim chief following Luca de Meo’s departure.
  • He succeeds de Meo, who last month left to lead Kering’s luxury brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.
  • Provost has spent 23 years at Renault, most recently as chief procurement, partnerships and public affairs officer.
  • Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard praised his execution rigor, strategic vision and capacity to innovate in a fast-evolving sector.
  • Provost pledged to mobilize Renault’s 100,000 employees, dealers, suppliers and partners to drive the next chapter of its transformation.