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Renault Appoints Interim CEO, Cuts Full-Year Targets as Shares Plunge

Board begins hunt for a permanent CEO, cutting margin guidance to 6.5%, trimming free cash flow forecasts to €1–1.5 billion

Renault named Duncan Minto interim CEO on Tuesday, and said it will step up cost cutting measures to achieve a full year operating margin of 6.5 per cent compared with more than seven per cent previously announced.
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The logo of Renault is seen on a car displayed at the ChangeNOW 2025 summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
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Overview

  • Renault CFO Duncan Minto took over as interim CEO on July 15, sharing daily management duties with board chairman Jean-Dominique Senard
  • The automaker trimmed its 2025 operating margin forecast from over 7% to 6.5% and slashed free cash flow guidance from more than €2 billion to €1–1.5 billion
  • Renault cited June performance shortfalls driven by lower volumes, a weak light commercial vehicle segment and receivables affected by billing timing differences
  • Paris-listed shares fell about 17%, marking the steepest one-day drop since early 2020 and highlighting investor concern over profitability and governance
  • Half-year results are due on July 31 as the company seeks to stabilise operations under interim leadership