Ampere's executive team mixes Renault veterans and newcomers

a portrait of Josep Maria Recasens — Josep Maria Recasens has been named senior vice president, head of strategy and business development, at Renault Group. (RENAULT GROUP)

November 14, 2023 05:02 AM

PARIS -- Renault Group has become the first major European automaker to spin off its electric vehicle activities into a stand-alone company with Ampere, which started operations Nov. 1 with group CEO Luca de Meo at the helm.

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