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{{Infobox CEO
| name = Luca de Meo
| image = Luca_de_Meo.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| caption = De Meo at Renault event, 2022
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|6|13}}
| birth_place = Milan, Italy
| nationality = {{flag|Italy}} Italian
| education = Bocconi University (BBA)
| occupation = CEO of Kering
| net_worth = Estimated €40 million (2025)
| years_active = 1992-present
| employer = Kering
| title = Chief Executive Officer
| term = September 2025-present
| predecessor = François-Henri Pinault
}}

'''Luca de Meo''' (born 13 June 1967) is an Italian business executive who has served as Chief Executive Officer of [[Kering]] since September 2025.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kering Names Luca de Meo CEO |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/kering-names-luca-de-meo-ceo-2025-06-15/ |newspaper=Reuters |date=June 15, 2025 |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref> He previously served as CEO of [[Renault Group]] from July 2020 to June 2025, where he orchestrated a dramatic turnaround from €8 billion in losses to restored profitability within 18 months.<ref>{{cite news |title=Renault Turnaround Under de Meo |url=https://www.ft.com/content/renault-de-meo-turnaround |newspaper=Financial Times |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

De Meo is widely regarded as one of the automotive industry's most skilled marketing strategists, credited with the iconic 2007 relaunch of the [[Fiat 500]] and the creation of the [[SEAT|Cupra]] performance brand.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fiat 500 Relaunch Success |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/fiat-500-marketing-success-11600000000 |newspaper=The Wall Street Journal |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==

Luca de Meo was born on 13 June 1967 in [[Milan]], [[Lombardy]], Italy. His passion for automobiles ignited at age seven during a ride in a [[Lancia Fulvia]] HF.<ref>{{cite news |title=Luca de Meo Biography |url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/luca-de-meo/ |publisher=Forbes |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

He attended [[Bocconi University]] in Milan, earning a degree in Business Administration. Bocconi named him Alumnus of the Year in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bocconi Alumnus of the Year |url=https://www.unibocconi.eu/wps/wcm/connect/bocconi/alumni/notable-alumni |publisher=Bocconi University |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Fiat Group (2002-2009) ===

In 2002, de Meo joined [[Fiat Group]], where he became CEO of [[Fiat Automobiles]] and [[Alfa Romeo]]. His most significant achievement was the 2007 relaunch of the [[Fiat 500]], which sold over 3 million units worldwide.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fiat 500 Sales Milestone |url=https://www.autonews.com/fiat-500-3-million-sales |newspaper=Automotive News |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

=== SEAT (2015-2020) ===

In November 2015, he became Chairman of [[SEAT]] S.A. He created [[Cupra]] in 2017 as a standalone performance brand, which represented 50% of SEAT-Cupra group sales within seven years.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cupra Brand Success |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/seat-cupra-brand-success-idUSL1N2M00NL |newspaper=Reuters |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

King Felipe VI awarded him the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic in March 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=De Meo Royal Honor |url=https://www.elmundo.es/motor/2021/03/seat-luca-de-meo-honor.html |newspaper=El Mundo |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

=== Renault Group (2020-2025) ===

In July 2020, de Meo became CEO of Renault. He unveiled "Renaulution" in January 2021, restoring profitability within 18 months.<ref>{{cite news |title=Renaulution Strategy |url=https://www.renaultgroup.com/en/news-on-air/news/renaulution-new-strategic-plan/ |publisher=Renault Group |date=January 14, 2021 |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

Renault's shares rose approximately 90% over five years - the best performance among European automakers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Renault Stock Performance |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/renault-stock-outperforms |newspaper=Bloomberg |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

In December 2022, the French government awarded him Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur.<ref>{{cite news |title=De Meo Legion d'Honneur |url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/economie/de-meo-legion-honneur |newspaper=Le Figaro |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

=== Kering (2025-present) ===

On 15 June 2025, [[Kering]] announced de Meo would replace François-Henri Pinault as CEO. He assumed the role on 15 September 2025.<ref>{{cite news |title=De Meo Joins Kering |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/kering-de-meo-ceo-2025 |newspaper=The Wall Street Journal |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

== Personal life ==

De Meo is married to Silvia Goracci, whom he met at Bocconi University. They have two sons. He is fluent in five languages: Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish.<ref>{{cite news |title=De Meo Profile |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/luca-de-meo-profile |newspaper=Business Insider |access-date=December 15, 2025}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Renault]]
* [[Kering]]
* [[Fiat 500]]
* [[Cupra]]

== References ==

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== External links ==

* [https://www.kering.com Kering official website]
* [https://www.renaultgroup.com Renault Group official website]

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[[Category:Italian chief executives]]
[[Category:Businesspeople from Milan]]
[[Category:Bocconi University alumni]]
[[Category:Renault people]]
[[Category:Kering people]]
[[Category:Chevaliers of the Légion d'honneur]]

[[Category:Chief executive officers]]