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Renault Group Welcomes Christian Stein As Chief Communications Officer In Strategic Move
Christian Stein will assume the role of Chief Communications Officer at Renault Group starting 16 September, succeeding Stéphanie Cau. Reporting directly to CEO Luca de Meo, Stein will oversee communications for all Group activities. His extensive industry experience is expected to aid Renault's transformation into a leading European automotive company amid significant industry changes.
Renault Group is accelerating its innovation efforts in strategy, new ranges, and technologies. Christian Stein's expertise will be crucial in promoting the company's turnaround and products to various audiences. He will lead a renewed team with recognised communication skills, all driven by a shared passion for the company's mission.
Luca de Meo expressed confidence in Stein's abilities, stating, "I am delighted to welcome Christian into the management team. Christian has worked alongside me for many years and he has my full confidence. With his expertise, from business to communications, and with his appetite for challenges, he will play a decisive role in communications to our employees and to all our external stakeholders, in order to contribute to the ambitious objectives we have set ourselves. His international experience will enable us to support and strengthen the power of our brands and the Group's influence in all countries."
De Meo also acknowledged Stéphanie Cau's contributions: "With this page turning, I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Stéphanie, who has made a dynamic and significant contribution to the launch of emblematic products and the announcement of historic results. I wish her all the best for the future projects that lie ahead."
Stein began his career at PSA in 1991, where he held increasing responsibilities within sales and marketing until 2011. His roles took him across Belgium, France, Spain, and the UK. In 2011, he joined Volkswagen Group as Global Marketing Director for SEAT before becoming Global Communications and Public Affairs Director for SEAT S.A., overseeing SEAT and CUPRA brands from 2015.
After over two decades abroad, Stein returned to France in November 2020 as Renault Group's Director of Brand Communications. By November 2023, he had advanced to Director of Revenue & Customer Experience at Ampere.
Renault Group's Commitment
Renault Group is committed to reinventing mobility through its alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors and its expertise in electrification. The Group comprises four brands—Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Mobilize—offering sustainable mobility solutions globally. In 2023 alone, it sold 2.235 million vehicles across more than 130 countries.
The company employs over 105,000 people dedicated to making mobility more accessible. Renault aims for an ambitious transformation focused on new technologies and services while striving for carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040.
The Renault Group continues its journey towards innovation while maintaining its commitment to environmental sustainability. The focus remains on developing competitive electric vehicles that meet modern challenges.
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