The most notable change involves the creation of a Chief Growth Officer position, filled by Fabrice Cambolive, who will retain his role as CEO of the Renault brand. In this expanded capacity, Cambolive will oversee both the Renault and Dacia brands.
01 Sep 2025 | 2738 Views | By Anurag Chaturvedi
Renault Group has announced a reorganization of its executive leadership structure, marking the first strategic move by new CEO François Provost since his appointment on July 31. The changes affect positions across the company's operations, from brand management to engineering and procurement.
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Renault Group has announced a reorganization of its executive leadership structure, marking the first strategic move by new CEO François Provost since his appointment on July 31. The changes affect positions across the company's operations, from brand management to engineering and procurement.
The most notable change involves the creation of a Chief Growth Officer position, filled by Fabrice Cambolive, who will retain his role as CEO of the Renault brand. In this expanded capacity, Cambolive will oversee both the Renault and Dacia brands, aiming to create synergies while maintaining distinct brand identities at the national sales company level.
Moreover, the appointment represents a shift toward unified brand management while preserving individual market positioning. Cambolive will also spearhead Renault Group's international expansion efforts, with particular focus on growth markets in India, Latin America, and Korea.
"To meet the challenges ahead, we need an organization that decides faster, executes smarter and stays closer to our customers," Provost stated in the announcement.
At the same time, Katrin Adt has been appointed as the new CEO of Dacia, succeeding Denis Le Vot, who has chosen to leave the company. Adt will report to the new Chief Growth Officer and joins the company's Leadership Team.
In engineering, Philippe Brunet takes on the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer, where he will manage engineering operations for both Renault Group and its electric vehicle subsidiary Ampere. The position is designed to streamline innovation processes and improve coordination across product planning, quality control, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
Consequently, Brunet succeeds Philippe Krief in engineering responsibilities, though Krief remains as CEO of Alpine and continues as a Leadership Team member, focusing on the luxury performance brand's development.
Meanwhile, Anthony Plouvier, formerly VP of Procurement Strategy and Transformation, has been promoted to Chief Procurement Officer, replacing François Provost in this role. With two decades of procurement experience across France, Turkey, and Japan, Plouvier will lead the transformation of the company's supplier relationships and cost optimization efforts.
Simultaneously, Thierry Charvet's responsibilities have expanded to include supply chain management, building on his existing role overseeing industry operations and quality control.
In human resources, Claire Fanget, previously Head of HR for the Renault brand, has been appointed Chief People & Organisation Officer, replacing departing executive Bruno Laforge. Her appointment comes with a mandate to adapt the company's workforce skills to meet evolving industry demands and develop managerial capabilities.
Additionally, Christian Stein, the company's Chief Communications Officer, has been elevated to the Leadership Team, while CEO Provost will continue to directly oversee partnerships and public affairs.
The organizational restructuring appears designed to address challenges facing the automotive industry, including the transition to electric vehicles, supply chain optimization, and international market expansion. The creation of unified leadership roles across previously separate functions suggests an emphasis on breaking down operational silos.
Furthermore, the focus on growth markets in Asia and Latin America aligns with global automotive trends, as European manufacturers seek to expand their presence in emerging economies with growing middle-class populations and increasing vehicle demand.
Renault Group operates through four brands: Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Mobilize. The company maintains operations in 114 countries and reported sales of 2.265 million vehicles in 2024. With over 98,000 employees globally, the group has committed to achieving carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 as part of its environmental strategy.
The leadership changes take effect immediately and represent the most organisational shift at Renault Group in recent years, signaling the new CEO's intent to restructure operations for improved efficiency and market responsiveness.