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Revision as of 07:53, 16 December 2025
Education & Background
Career Highlights
Wealth
Luca de Meo (born 13 June 1967) is an Italian business executive who has served as Chief Executive Officer of Kering since September 2025.[1] 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.[2]
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 Cupra performance brand.[3]
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.[4]
He attended Bocconi University in Milan, earning a degree in Business Administration. Bocconi named him Alumnus of the Year in 2017.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
King Felipe VI awarded him the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic in March 2021.[8]
Renault Group (2020-2025)
In July 2020, de Meo became CEO of Renault. He unveiled "Renaulution" in January 2021, restoring profitability within 18 months.[9]
Renault's shares rose approximately 90% over five years—the best performance among European automakers.[10]
In December 2022, the French government awarded him Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur.[11]
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.[12]
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.[13]
See also
References
- ↑ <ref>"Kering Names Luca de Meo CEO".{Template:Newspaper.June 15, 2025.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"Renault Turnaround Under de Meo".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"Fiat 500 Relaunch Success".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"Luca de Meo Biography".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"Bocconi Alumnus of the Year".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"Fiat 500 Sales Milestone".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"Cupra Brand Success".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"De Meo Royal Honor".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"Renaulution Strategy".{Template:Newspaper.January 14, 2021.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"Renault Stock Performance".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"De Meo Legion d'Honneur".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"De Meo Joins Kering".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>
- ↑ <ref>"De Meo Profile".{Template:Newspaper.Retrieved December 15, 2025.</ref>