When François Provost took over as CEO of Renault Group just a month ago, he promised sharper execution and faster decision-making. Today, he’s putting that vision into motion with a sweeping leadership shake-up, touching nearly every corner of the company—from brand strategy and engineering to procurement, HR, and communications.
“These changes bring together talented executives with deep industry knowledge, strong expertise and, above all, the internal credibility to make a difference,” Provost said.
Brand & Growth: Renault + Dacia Under One Roof
In a newly created role, Fabrice Cambolive becomes Chief Growth Officer while continuing as CEO of the Renault brand. Cambolive will oversee both Renault and Dacia, aiming to unify strategy while maintaining local brand identities.
His remit includes international expansion in priority markets like India, Latin America, and Korea, plus customer experience across digital, marketing, dealer networks, and after-sales. Katrin Adt steps in as CEO of Dacia, reporting directly to Cambolive. She replaces Denis Le Vot, who is leaving the company.
Engineering: Innovation Gets a CTO
Philippe Brunet is named Chief Technology Officer, a newly consolidated role that spans engineering for both Renault Group and its EV subsidiary Ampere. Brunet, a key figure in Renault’s E-Tech electrification push, previously shortened EV development timelines with projects like the Twingo and batteries.
He succeeds Philippe Krief, who will now focus solely on shaping the future of Alpine, Renault’s performance and electric brand.
Procurement, Supply Chain, and Industry
Procurement sees a major shift as Anthony Plouvier is promoted to Chief Procurement Officer, taking over from Provost himself. With 20 years of experience spanning Europe and Asia, Plouvier will focus on supplier partnerships and cost competitiveness.
Meanwhile, Thierry Charvet expands his remit to include Supply Chain alongside his current roles in Manufacturing and Quality, aiming for tighter operational integration.
People & Organization: HR at the Core
On the HR side, Claire Fanget becomes Chief People & Organisation Officer, succeeding Bruno Laforge. With experience across manufacturing, sales, and brand HR, Fanget’s brief is clear: future-proof the workforce by adapting skills for new industry demands and strengthening management culture.
Communications & Continuity
Finally, Christian Stein, Renault’s communications lead, officially joins the Leadership Team, ensuring messaging stays aligned with Renault’s transformation. Provost himself will continue to oversee Partnerships and Public Affairs directly.
Why This Matters
The moves highlight Provost’s ambition to flatten silos and accelerate decision-making at a time when Renault faces mounting pressure—from electrification rivals like Volkswagen to Chinese EV disruptors aggressively pushing into Europe. By unifying leadership and sharpening accountability, Renault hopes to better balance brand growth, technological innovation, and operational efficiency.
For HR watchers, the appointment of a dedicated Chief People & Organisation Officer signals how central workforce transformation has become in the auto industry’s shift to EVs and software-driven vehicles.
The message is clear: Renault wants to move faster, think smarter, and stay closer to customers—all while keeping talent strategy at the core of its industrial transformation.
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