Renault Group Appoints Christian Stein as New Chief Communications Officer Amid Strategic Transformation

Renault Group Appoints Christian Stein as New Chief Communications Officer Amid Strategic Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Renault Group has appointed Christian Stein as its new Chief Communications Officer, effective 16 September 2024. Stein will replace Stéphanie Cau and will report directly to CEO Luca de Meo. Stein brings extensive experience from his previous roles at PSA, Volkswagen Group, and Renault Group, where he has held key positions in sales, marketing, and communications. His new role will involve leading all communication efforts across the Group as it continues its transformation in the rapidly changing automotive industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) BOULOGNE-BÌLLANCOURT, 4-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Renault Group has announced the appointment of Christian Stein as its new Chief Communications Officer, effective 16 September 2024. Stein will take over from Stéphanie Cau, who is departing the company. In his new role, Stein will report directly to Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo and will oversee all communications across the Group’s diverse range of activities.

Renault Group, known for its commitment to innovation and transformation within the automotive industry, sees Stein’s appointment as a key step in advancing its strategic goals. With over three decades of experience in the automotive sector, Stein brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in both business and communications. His international experience, particularly with major automotive brands like PSA and Volkswagen Group, positions him well to steer Renault Group’s communication strategies during a time of significant industry change.

“Christian Stein’s extensive experience and expertise make him the ideal candidate to lead our communications efforts as we continue our journey toward becoming Europe’s most progressive automotive company,” said Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group. “His ability to connect with both internal and external audiences will be invaluable as we work to strengthen our brands and expand our global influence. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Stéphanie Cau for her remarkable contributions to Renault Group, and I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”

Stein’s career spans various leadership roles across Europe, including positions in sales, marketing, and communications at PSA, Volkswagen Group, and most recently, Renault Group, where he served as Director of Brand Communications and later as Director of Revenue & Customer Experience at Ampere.

With this new appointment, Renault Group is poised to continue its forward momentum, leveraging Stein’s expertise to enhance its communication strategies and reinforce its position as a leader in the evolving automotive landscape.

About Renault Group

Renault Group is at the forefront of a mobility that is reinventing itself. Strengthened by its alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, and its unique expertise in electrification, Renault Group comprises 4 complementary brands – Renault, Dacia, Alpine and Mobilize – offering sustainable and innovative mobility solutions to its customers. Established in more than 130 countries, the Group has sold 2.235 million vehicles in 2023. It employs more than 105,000 people who embody its Purpose every day, so that mobility brings people closer.
Ready to pursue challenges both on the road and in competition, Renault Group is committed to an ambitious transformation that will generate value. This is centred on the development of new technologies and services, and a new range of even more competitive, balanced, and electrified vehicles. In line with environmental challenges, the Group’s ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040.

More information: www.renaultgroup.com/en

Media Contacts:

Valérie GILLOT
Head of Group External and Business communications
+33 6 83 92 92 96
valerie.gillot@renault.com

Rié Yamane
Corporate Press Relations Director
+33 6 03 16 35 20
rie.yamane@renault.com

SOURCE: Renault Group