US EditionFrançois Provost to Head French Carmaker Renault
13 Articles
13 Articles
Discreet, experienced and sophisticated international connoisseur, Luca de Meo's successor takes over the group in a high-voltage industrial context.
François Provost to head French carmaker Renault
Provost is set to be appointed CEO of the car manufacturer on July 30 by the board of directors. As the unofficial number two under the previous boss, Luca de Meo, he has played a crucial role in strategic decisions made in recent years.
Renault's Director of Purchasing and Public Affairs, François Provost, an expert in the automotive sector, is approached to take over the French manufacturer after the departure of Luca de
According to several media reports, François Provost, Renault's Director of Purchasing and Public Affairs, is expected to take over from Luca de Meo this Wednesday at the head of the group. Not Breton Denis Le Vot, boss of Dacia, who was one of the favourites to take over the general direction.
While speculations about Luca de Meo's successor to Renault's post as general manager were going well, it was finally François Provost who would have been appointed by the group's board of directors. Far from being among the favourites, however, the current director of procurement and partnerships is not an unknown in the group that he joined in 2002.
INFO THE FIGARO - The choice of an internal candidate is privileged by the board of directors. The name of the Losange's purchasing and public affairs boss should be officially announced on Wednesday.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
