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Dec 2012
23m 25s

Carlos Ghosn - CEO of Renault-Nissan

Bbc World Service
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Renault has been long regarded as a jewel in the crown of French industry. But Renault has lost much of its lustre. Despite joining forces with the Japanese giant Nissan, Renault has seen sales and profits slump which is making the French government nervous. Carlos Ghosn is the CEO of Renault and Nissan. He turned Nissan’s fortunes around but can he do the same for Renault?

(Image: Carlos Ghosn, Credit: Getty Images)

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