Angry Letters and Lawyers: Nissan, Renault Duel After Ghosn Arrest
Tensions from the investigation into auto-industry titan Carlos Ghosn are hampering efforts to shore up the globe-spanning alliance
Carlos Ghosn resigned as chairman and CEO of French automaker Renault. Thierry Bolloré is the company’s new chief executive, and Michelin CEO Jean-Dominique Senard was named chairman. Here’s what’s next for the company. Photo composite: Laura Kammermann
Tensions stemming from the investigation into auto-industry titan Carlos Ghosn are hampering efforts at Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. to shore up their globe-spanning alliance.
In recent weeks the two car makers have taken steps to restore the trust that people at both companies say was lost on Nov. 19 when Mr. Ghosn, then the chairman of both businesses, was arrested on suspicion of financial misconduct after a monthslong probe that Nissan conducted in secret. Mr. Ghosn has denied any wrongdoing.
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