Clotilde Delbos
Clotilde Delbos | |
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| Born | 1967 Nancy, France |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Deputy CEO and CFO of Renault |
Clotilde Delbos (born 1967) is a French executive currently holding the positions of deputy chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO) at Renault since 1 January 2021. She led Renault's Mobilize division as CEO until 2023.
Delbos took the helm at Renault amid the extraordinary exits of her forerunners: Thierry Bolloré, who was removed through an internal power struggle, and Carlos Ghosn, who faced detention in Japan. The BBC characterized her ascent as a business coup, signifying a significant transformation within the Renault-Nissan partnership.
Life
She is married and has three children.
Education
Delbos earned her degree from Emlyon Business School, a well-regarded French institution specializing in business education.
Career
Starting her professional journey in California, Delbos has occupied various roles at the French branch of PricewaterhouseCoopers, as well as at Pechiney Group, Alcan, and Apollo Global Management.
Aluminium industry
Her background includes executive roles in the aluminium sector with companies such as Pechiney Group, Alcan, and Constellium.
Banking industry
Early in her career, Delbos gained banking experience through positions at RCI Banque, the financial services division affiliated with Renault.
Renault
Delbos became part of Groupe Renault in 2012 as Group Controller. By 2014, she was appointed Alliance Global Director, Control, alongside her role as Senior Vice President and Groupe Renault Controller. In July 2020, she was promoted to Deputy Chief Executive Officer while simultaneously taking on the responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer at Groupe Renault.
Corporate boards
- Sanofi, Independent Board Member (since 2024)
- Axa, Board Member (since 2021)
- Alstom, Independent Board Member
- RCI Banque, Board Member since 2014 and Chair since 2016
Non-profit organizations
- French Rugby Federation, General Treasurer and member of the Strategic Committee (since 2024)
- World Rugby, Council Member (since 2024)
Recognition
On 1 December 2020, Delbos received the title Femme de l’année awarded by the business publication Women and Vehicles in Europe (WAVE). As one of Renault’s leading executives, she has been featured prominently in interviews and magazine covers. She is recognized as the second woman to serve as chief executive in the worldwide automotive sector after Mary Barra, a milestone acknowledged by French business press.