Grapevine
MARK TISSHAW
Provost (right) brings a different leadership style to that of de Meo
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IT’S RARE FOR a new CEO to speak to the media in their first few months in the job, let alone weeks. But just hours after being announced as Luca de Meo’s replacement, new Renault Group chief François Provost fronted up for questions following the release of the French firm’s latest financial results.
A polished performance was dominated by a message promising consistency in delivering what de Meo had begun, albeit at an accelerated rate. No surprise there, given that Provost was an internal appointment and a close ally of de Meo. But don’t expect him to court the limelight in the same way.