A first appearance before taking official post. Former Seat brand executive Luca de Meo spoke for the first time at Renault’s general meeting on Friday (June 29th). In less than two weeks, on July 1, this Italian leader will become the new general manager of the three-color manufacturer, succeeding Clotilde Delbos who had so far provided the interim. In flawless French, Luca de Meo said he was back “in the group first for the challenge”. “Turning around one of the largest and most prestigious car manufacturers in the world is perhaps one of the most beautiful challenges I have had to date” said the man who started his career with the French group, before joining Fiat in particular, then Volkswagen.
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