Leadership change at Renault Trucks as Volvo Group transitions from Bruno Blin to Antoine Duclaux

L-R: Bruno Blin, Antoine Duclaux

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group has announced that Bruno Blin will step down as President of Renault Trucks and member of the Group Executive Board after ten years, effective November 1, 2025. Blin, who played a central role in strengthening Renault Trucks’ profitability and sustainability agenda, will remain within the Group to work on strategic projects. He will be succeeded by Antoine Duclaux, currently Senior Vice President of Renault Trucks International, who brings extensive experience from roles within Volvo Group and Holcim. The transition reflects Volvo Group’s commitment to sustainable transport solutions and continued global growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) GOTHENBURG, 1-Oct-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Volvo Group has confirmed a leadership transition at Renault Trucks, with Bruno Blin stepping down from his position as President of Renault Trucks and member of the Volvo Group Executive Board after ten years of service. Effective November 1, 2025, he will be succeeded by Antoine Duclaux, currently Senior Vice President of Renault Trucks International.

Bruno Blin has been instrumental in driving Renault Trucks’ profitability and was among the earliest advocates for sustainable transport solutions within the Volvo Group. His tenure combined commercial growth with a forward-looking strategy that helped position the brand as a leader in the shift toward low-emission transport. While he will step down from his executive role, Blin will remain within Volvo Group, where he will continue contributing to strategic projects.

Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of Volvo Group, paid tribute to his contribution: “We are deeply grateful to Bruno for his many years of dedicated service. His forward-thinking mindset, strong business acumen and advocacy for sustainability have left a lasting mark on Renault Trucks.”

Antoine Duclaux will take over as President of Renault Trucks. With a background spanning leadership roles across Volvo Group and Holcim, he brings deep experience in the transport and construction industries. As Senior Vice President of Renault Trucks International, Duclaux has overseen operations in diverse global markets, strengthening the company’s international reach.

This appointment ensures continuity in Renault Trucks’ focus on profitability, sustainable transport, and global expansion, building on the strong foundations laid during Blin’s decade of leadership.

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