Renault Group Names Stephane Deblaise as CEO for India Operations

Renault Group has announced that Stephane Deblaise will take over as Chief Executive Officer for its operations in India starting September 1, 2025. All business units of Renault Group in the country will report to him. Deblaise will report to Francois Provost, Renault Group’s Chief of Procurement, Partnerships and Public Affairs Officer.

Venkatram Mamillapalle, who is currently the Managing Director of Renault India Private Limited (RIPL), will continue to support the company by assisting Deblaise on corporate matters. He will help with the Group’s plans to expand and reorganize its operations in the region.

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Deblaise, holds degrees from Telecom Physique Strasbourg and IFP School. He began his career at Saft Batteries before joining Renault Group in 2000 as Advanced Process Engineer. Over the past two decades, he has held several key positions across the Group’s global operations, including Chief Vehicle Engineer for the Entry Program in Latin America in 2009, Vice President, Product Planning & Programs Mat Dongfeng Renault in China in 2014, Worldwide C&D Segment Program Director in France in 2017 and Vice President, Renault Group Vehicles and Cross Car Line Program in 2021.

The leadership change signals Renault’s ongoing focus on the Indian market as part of its broader international strategy. Deblaise’s appointment is expected to help define the Group’s direction in India over the coming years.