Kering to Tap Renault's Luca de Meo as CEO After Share Slump
Kering SA is set to name the chief executive officer of Renault SA as its next CEO as the Gucci owner shakes up its governance following a share price slump.
The nomination of Luca de Meo, reported by Le Figaro Sunday citing unidentified sources, follows reports last week that Kering was assessing splitting the roles of CEO and chairman currently held by Francois-Henri Pinault.
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