Boulogne-Billancourt, France – 15 July 2025 – Renault Group today announced a key leadership development as Duncan Minto, currently serving as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, assumes the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer of Renault S.A. with immediate effect. The appointment comes as part of a transitional phase in Renault’s executive leadership, with the search for a permanent CEO already well underway.
To ensure continuity and effective corporate governance during this interim period, Jean-Dominique Senard, Chairman of Renault Group, will concurrently serve as Chairman of Renault s.a.s., the Group’s principal operating entity. Together, Minto and Senard will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company while supporting the broader strategic direction and stability of the Group.
A Proven Leader in Finance and Automotive Strategy
Duncan Minto brings to the interim role nearly three decades of experience within the Renault Group, having joined the organisation in 1997 in the United Kingdom. A graduate of the University of St Andrews in Scotland, Minto has built a distinguished international career in automotive finance, spanning investor relations, operational leadership, and financial control across Europe and Asia-Pacific.
After joining Renault’s Finance Department in France in 2001, Minto was instrumental in leading investor relations before taking on senior financial roles in Portugal, Ireland, and the broader Asia-Pacific region. His leadership as CFO of Dacia and subsequently Alpine highlighted his strategic vision and operational rigour, ultimately earning him the role of Group CFO in March 2025 and a seat on the company’s Leadership Team.
This extensive background positions Minto as a steady and capable hand to guide Renault S.A. through its current transitional period.
CEO Selection Process Underway
The appointment of a permanent Chief Executive Officer remains a top priority for Renault’s Board of Directors. The process is being led by the Governance and Remuneration Committee and is already well advanced. Renault Group has emphasised its commitment to selecting a leader who aligns with the company’s transformation roadmap, global ambitions, and continued focus on sustainable innovation.
The Group’s next major financial milestone, the publication of its half-year results, is scheduled for 31 July 2025. These results are expected to offer insight into the company’s performance amid an evolving automotive landscape and reaffirm the resilience of Renault’s leadership team during this period of transition.
Strategic Continuity with an Eye to the Future
This interim leadership arrangement reflects Renault’s emphasis on continuity, financial discipline, and strategic focus as it navigates the next phase of its corporate evolution. Minto’s track record in navigating complex financial landscapes and his deep institutional knowledge of the Renault Group make him well-equipped to ensure stability and momentum until a permanent CEO is named.
As the automotive industry undergoes seismic shifts—from electrification and digitalisation to new mobility models—Renault’s leadership remains steadfast in its commitment to innovation, performance, and customer-centric transformation.
