Renault CEO outlines ambitious revival plan

Italian-born Luca de Meo found success at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, where he helped launch the reborn Fiat 500, and then at Volkswagen Group, where he led Spanish brand Seat to record sales and launched the Cupra performance subbrand. He faces a much bigger challenge as CEO of Renault Group, which has struggled since 2018 with declining sales and profits amid a contentious relationship with its Japanese partner Nissan. De Meo spoke with Automotive News Europe Associate Publisher and Editor Luca Ciferri and News Editor Peter Sigal about his strategy to revive Renault.