VW's Diess says former Seat CEO de Meo 'probably in talks' with Renault

The French state, which has a stake in Renault, has given its tacit backing to Luca de Meo's possible appointment, a source said. — The French state, which has a stake in Renault, has given its tacit backing to de Meo's possible appointment, a source said.

By:

MICHELLE MARTIN and TOM SIMS

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Reuters

January 23, 2020 11:27 AM

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess said Luca de Meo, the former head of VW's Seat brand, was probably in talks with Renault about moving to the French automaker.

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