Luca de Meo is the CEO of Ampere. Meo is based in France. Meo was born in 1967 in Milan and educated at Bocconi University and Lycée Pierre Mendès France.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on the dismantling of Ampere, the electric vehicle division that Luca de Meo championed as a standalone company following its 2023 spinoff from Renault Group. In early 2026, multiple reports indicated that Renault management decided to reintegrate Ampere back into the parent company after the unit's failed initial public offering attempt, reversing De Meo's flagship EV strategy. De Meo had transitioned from leading Ampere in early 2025 as the division pursued expansion under new leadership.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- June 13, 1967 · Milan
- Citizenship
- Italy
- Education
- Bocconi University, Lycée Pierre Mendès France
- Awards
- Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Order of Merit for Labour
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In the News
- Automotive News·
Renault CEO Francois Provost goes into cost-cutting mode after share slump
- EVs & Beyond·
Renault to reintegrate electric vehicle division Ampere
- Mexico Business News·
Renault to Reintegrate Ampere EV Unit, Reversing 2023 Spin-Off
- Automotive World·
Reuters: Renault to dismantle Ampere after failed IPO
- electrive.com·
Renault Group set to reintegrate EV division Ampere
- Il Sole 24 ORE·
Renault will close the Ampere division, the electric brand wanted by De Meo
- Reuters·
Renault to shut down Ampere unit, the flagship project of De Meo era, sources say
- Automotive News·
Renault dismantles Ampere EV unit as CEO Francois Provost streamlines automaker’s operations
- Just Auto·
Renault’s EV unit Ampere appoints new CEO to lead EV expansion
- electrive.com·
Luca de Meo hands over leadership of Ampere
- Renault Group·
Frederico Ferrarini is appointed Ampere's VP Revenue Management & Customer Experience
- WardsAuto·
Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo to lead EV-spinoff Ampere
Luca de Meo: FAQ
- What company does Luca de Meo lead?
- Luca de Meo is CEO of Ampere.
- Where was Luca de Meo educated?
- Luca de Meo studied at Bocconi University, Lycée Pierre Mendès France.