Kering SA

Renault SA

On June 15, Renault <a href="https://media.renaultgroup.com/announcement-regarding-the-governance-of-renault-group/">announced</a> that its CEO Luca de Meo will step down effective July 15. This is not a retirement. He will <a href="https://www.kering.com/en/news/kering-announces-the-appointment-of-luca-de-meo-as-chief-executive-officer/">take the helm</a> of French group Kering, which owns famous fashion brands Gucci, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Brioni and others. Why would a luxury company from the world of fashion need the experience of a top manager from the world of automobiles?

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