The change was announced in accord with a long-term predetermined strategy and the desire of the President to adapt the management of Renault as required by the needs of the business. Through the appointment of a COO, the Renault management team has strengthened its operational capabilities ensuring a close focus on day-to-day business matters.
Patrick Pélata in his new role will be responsible for all operational areas. All members of the Renault executive committee as well as the leaders of the regions will report directly to him.
Strategic decisionmaking as well as the finance and public affairs functions will continue to be the responsibility of Carlos Ghosn.
This appointment comes at an important time in the evolution of the auto industry. In this context, the progress achieved since the beginning of Renault Commitment 2009 is a strong asset for the future of the company.
Patrick Pélata, born in 1955, joined Renault in 1984 as a manager at the Flins plant.
Between 1985 (Twingo project) and 1998, he held a number of different positions in the engineering department.
Patrick Pélata became Senior Vice President, Vehicle Engineering Development in 1998 and joined the Renault Management Committee.
In 1999, following the creation of the Renault Nissan Alliance, he joined Nissan in Tokyo as Executive Vice President, Corporate and Product Planning, Design and Programs and was made a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors
of Nissan. In January 2003, he was appointed Chairman of the Management Committee of Nissan Europe.
On July 1, 2005, Patrick Pélata was appointed Executive Vice President of Plan, Product
New Renault COO
On October 10, 2008, Renault announced the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsible for operations, and reporting directly to President and CEO Carlos Ghosn.