François Provost is a distinguished French automotive executive and the Chief Executive Officer of Renault Group. He brings more than two decades of experience with Renault across international operations, strategy, procurement, partnerships, public affairs, and business development. He was appointed CEO of Renault S.A. and Chairman of Renault s.a.s. on 31 July 2025.
François Provost is a graduate of École Polytechnique and École des Mines de Paris. He began his career in the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, working in the Treasury Department, and later served as an advisor to the French Minister of Defense before joining Renault in 2002.
At Renault, François Provost initially worked in Sales & Marketing, progressing from branch management to regional sales leadership. In 2005, he became Managing Director of Renault-Nissan Portugal, followed by senior responsibilities in sales and marketing strategy and operations at Renault Russia. In 2011, he was appointed CEO of Renault Samsung Motors, gaining significant experience in international automotive operations.
His career subsequently expanded across Renault’s Asian and international businesses. He led China Operations, became Chairman of the Asia-Pacific region, and later took responsibility for Renault Group’s International Development & Partnerships. He also assumed responsibility for Public Affairs, followed by leadership of Procurement, Partnerships and Public Affairs.
As CEO of Renault Group, François Provost is leading the company through its next phase of global transformation. In March 2026, he presented Renault Group’s futuREady strategic plan, built around four key pillars — growth-ready, tech-ready, excellence-ready and trust-ready — with the ambition of establishing Renault Group as a leading European automotive company with global reach.
Under his leadership, Renault Group is focusing on product competitiveness, customer experience, technology, operational excellence, sustainable mobility and international growth, with key growth markets including India, South America and South Korea.
With extensive international experience across automotive operations, strategy, partnerships, procurement and market development, François Provost brings a broad understanding of the global automotive industry. His leadership is helping Renault Group navigate an increasingly competitive mobility landscape while focusing on innovation, performance and long-term sustainable growth.
