Duncan Minto Takes Helm: Renault Group Announces New Interim CEO Amidst Transition

The Board of Directors of Renault Group has announced the appointment of Duncan Minto as the interim Chief Executive Officer of Renault S.A., effective July 15, 2025. Minto, who currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Renault Group and is a member of its Leadership Team, will assume this temporary leadership role until a new permanent Chief Executive Officer is appointed. This strategic move ensures continuity in the company's day-to-day management during a critical transitional phase.
During his interim tenure, Duncan Minto will work closely with Jean-Dominique Senard, who will hold the position of Chairman of Renault s.a.s., the operating company of the Group. This collaborative leadership structure is designed to maintain seamless operations and strategic direction for the company. The selection process for the new Chief Executive Officer of Renault S.A. is already well underway, meticulously overseen by the Governance and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors.
Duncan Minto brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the group's financial landscape and operational challenges, having been with Renault Group since 1997. His journey within the company began in the UK, and he subsequently joined the Group’s Finance Department in France in 2001, where he was responsible for investor relations. His career progressed through various significant roles: Finance Director of Renault-Nissan Portugal in 2006, Managing Director of Renault Ireland in 2012, and CFO of the Group’s Asia-Pacific region in 2013.
Further advancing his career, Minto was promoted to VP Finance, Group Control Analysis in 2017. He then held CFO positions for two key brands within the group, Dacia in 2022 and Alpine in 2023, before being appointed Chief Financial Officer of Renault Group on March 1, 2025. Born in 1975, Duncan Minto is a graduate of the University of St Andrews in Scotland. His extensive background in investor relations, regional finance leadership, and brand-level financial strategy is expected to provide stability and continuity during this interim period. Renault Group is scheduled to publish its half-year financial results on July 31.
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