François Provost: Difference between revisions

🚀 '''Role in the Renaulution plan.''' In parallel, Provost became one of the closest collaborators of then-CEO Luca de Meo and a key figure in the "Renaulution" transformation plan launched in 2021–2022. He was involved in designing and implementing the creation of Ampère, Renault's electric-vehicle subsidiary, and Horse, an internal-combustion and hybrid powertrain entity eventually structured as a joint venture with [[Geely]] and [[Saudi Aramco]], and he helped renegotiate alliance agreements with [[Nissan]] and [[Mitsubishi Motors]] to rebalance governance and capital ties.<ref name="LeMondeFP" /><ref name="ReutersFrontrunner">{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/renault-procurement-chief-provost-is-frontrunner-ceo-job-media-reports-say-2025-07-29/ |title=Renault procurement chief Provost is frontrunner for CEO job, media reports say |publisher=Reuters |accessdate=2025-11-20}}</ref><ref name="InternationalFinance" />

 

🧑‍✈️ '''Appointment as chief executive officer.''' In June 2025 Renault faced a succession issue when CEO Luca de Meo resigned to join luxury group [[Kering]], prompting the board of directors chaired by Jean-Dominique Senard to launch a fast-track search for a successor. Although largely unknown to the general public and not initially seen as the frontrunner, Provost's 23 years of service, wide international experience and deep involvement in the Renaulution plan made him a strong internal candidate, and on 30 July 2025 the board appointed him CEO of Renault S.A. and chairman of Renault s.a.s. for a four-year term effective 31 July.<ref name="RenaultPR" /><ref name="CarExpert" /><ref name="LeMondeFP" /><ref name="MarketScreener">{{cite web |url=https://www.marketscreener.com/news/renault-sa-appoints-francois-provost-as-director-effective-july-31-2025-ce7c50d3d88df127 |title=Renault SA appoints François Provost as director, effective July 31, 2025 |publisher=MarketScreener |accessdate=2025-11-20}}</ref>