Jean-Dominique Senard

Following the invasion of Ukraine, Renault initially maintained some activity in Russia, its second-largest market and a major industrial asset, prompting strong Ukrainian political criticism. The board eventually suspended its Moscow factory and sold Renault Russia and its majority stake in AvtoVAZ.

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Following Carlos Ghosn's flight to Lebanon, he attacked the new governance and claimed that the Alliance had been weakened. Senard publicly responded by denouncing a previous organisation he considered opaque and disputing several figures cited for synergies.

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Renault announced plans to eliminate approximately 15 000 jobs worldwide, including 4 600 in France, while negotiating a €5 billion state-guaranteed bank loan. Combining large-scale workforce restructuring with public support prompted major controversy.

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Shortly after joining Renault, Jean-Dominique Senard threatened to block Nissan's governance reform, believing Renault was insufficiently represented on the Japanese manufacturer's new committees. His position revived Franco-Japanese tensions following Carlos Ghosn's arrest.

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In November 2018, Michelin announced the closure of its Dundee factory in Scotland, employing 845 people. The Scottish government and trade unions described the decision as a major shock to the city and attempted to propose alternatives.

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Michelin prepared to eliminate approximately 700 positions at Joué-lès-Tours just weeks after Jean-Dominique Senard had publicly stated that the group was considering neither factory closures nor job cuts. The announcement was strongly challenged by unions and elected representatives.

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