Carlos Ghosn
Chief Executive Officer at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
Profile
Carlos Ghosn, KBE (born March 9, 1954) is a French-Lebanese-Brazilian businessman born in Porto Velho, Brazil. He was the Chairman and CEO of Paris-based Renault (from 2005 to 2019), of Japan-based Nissan (from 2017 to 2018), Chairman of Russian automobile manufacturer AvtoVAZ and Chairman of Mitsubishi Motors. He was also Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Now, Carlos Ghosn is an internationnally wanted fugitive who fled from Japan, were he was arrested in november 2018, to hide in Lebanon.
After his radical restructuring of Renault that returned that company to profitability in the late 1990s Ghosn became known as "Le Cost Killer". In the early 2000s, for orchestrating one of the auto industry's most aggressive downsizing campaigns and spearheading the turnaround of Nissan from its near bankruptcy in 1999, he earned the nickname "Mr. Fix It".
Following the Nissan financial turnaround, in 2002 Fortune awarded him Asia Businessman of the Year. In 2003 Fortune identified him as one of the 10 most powerful people in business outside the U.S., and its Asian edition voted him Man of the Year. and the third most respected business leader in 2004 and in 2005. He quickly achieved celebrity status in Japan and in the business world, and his life has been chronicled in a Japanese manga comic book. Ghosn has been asked to run at least two other automakers, General Motors and Ford. His decision to spend €4 billion (more than $5 billion) so Renault and Nissan could jointly develop an entire lineup of electric cars including the Nissan Leaf, billed as "the world's first affordable zero-emission car", is one of the four subjects of the 2011 documentary Revenge of the Electric Car.
Early life and education
Ghosn's grandfather Bichara Ghosn emigrated from Lebanon to Brazil at the age of 13, eventually settling in remote Guaporé, Rondônia, near the border between Brazil and Bolivia. Bichara Ghosn was an entrepreneur and eventually headed several companies, in fields including the rubber trade, the sale and purchase of agricultural products, and aviation. His son Jorge Ghosn married a Nigerian-born woman whose family also came from Lebanon, and they settled in the Rondônia capital of Porto Velho.
Carlos Ghosn was born on March 9, 1954 in Porto Velho. When he was about two years old he became sick after drinking unsanitary water, and his mother moved with him to Rio de Janeiro. He graduated with university engineering degrees from the École Polytechnique in 1974 and the École des Mines de Paris in 1978.
Career
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Carlos Ghosn active positions
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Renault-Nissan BV
Renault-Nissan BV Investment ManagersFinance Renault-Nissan BV manufactures and supplies automobiles. It supports the promotion of the technology and commercialization of vehicles. The company was founded in 2002 and is located in Amsterdam, the Netherland | Chairman | 2005-03-31 |
Alliance Rostec Auto BV
Alliance Rostec Auto BV Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Alliance Rostec Auto BV operates as a financial holding company with interests in the manufacture and sale of automotives. The company was founded in December, 2012 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-12-31 |
Renault do Brasil SA
Renault do Brasil SA Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Renault do Brasil SA manufactures, imports, exports and markets automotive vehicles and engines. Its services include vehicle maintenance, spare parts, accessories, and vehicle financing. The company was founded on November 7, 1995 and is headquartered in Sao Jose dos Pinhais, Brazil. | Chairman | - |
Mobiliz Invest SAS | Chairman | - |
American University of Beirut | Director/Board Member | - |
St. Joseph University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is a cross-cultural partnership in the automotive industry. It offers zero-emission vehicles; and plans to offer autonomous drive, connectivity features, and mobility services. The company was founded on March 27, 1999 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Reanult Nissan | Chairman | 2005-03-31 |
Saradar Bank SAL
Saradar Bank SAL Regional BanksFinance Saradar Bank SAL engages in the provision of banking services. Its services include online banking, mobile banking, live rewards loyalty program, contactless payment, domiciliation, and safe deposit box. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Carlos Ghosn
Ecole Polytechnique | Undergraduate Degree |
École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris | Undergraduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 4 |
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IBM | Technology Services |
RENAULT | Consumer Durables |
NISSAN MOTOR CO LTD | Consumer Durables |
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION | Consumer Durables |
Private companies | 15 |
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Alcoa, Inc.
Alcoa, Inc. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Alcoa, Inc. engages in the lightweight metals engineering and manufacturing. Its products are used worldwide in aircraft, automobiles, commercial transportation, packaging, oil and gas, defense, and industrial applications. It operates through the following segments: Alumina; Primary Metals; Global Rolled Products; Engineered Products and Solutions; and Transportation and Construction Solutions. The Alumina segment consists of a portion of Alcoa's upstream operations and consists of the company's worldwide refinery system, including the mining of bauxite, which is then refined into alumina. The Primary Metals segment comprises of Alcoa's upstream operations and consists of the company's worldwide smelter system. The Global Rolled Products segment is involved in the production and sale of aluminum plate, sheet and foil. The Engineered Products and Solutions segment involves in the production and sale of titanium, aluminum, and super alloy investment castings, hard alloy extrusions, forgings and fasteners, aluminum wheels, integrated aluminum structural systems, and architectural extrusions. The Transportation and Construction Solutions segment engages in downstream operations and produces products that are used mostly in the nonresidential building and construction and commercial transportation end markets. The company was founded by Charles Martin Hall on October 1, 1888 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Non-Energy Minerals |
AvtoVAZ PJSC
AvtoVAZ PJSC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables AvtoVAZ PJSC engages in the manufacture and sale of passenger automobiles. Its activities include production and sale of vehicles, assembly kits, and automotive components of own production done by the company. The company was founded on July 20, 1966 and is headquartered in Togliatti, Russia. | Consumer Durables |
Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin North America, Inc. Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Michelin North America, Inc. manufactures and sells tires. It designs, manufactures and sells tires for different types of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy duty trucks, motorcycles, and the space shuttle. The firm also publishes travel guides, maps, and atlases covering Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Greenville, SC. | Consumer Durables |
Renault-Nissan BV
Renault-Nissan BV Investment ManagersFinance Renault-Nissan BV manufactures and supplies automobiles. It supports the promotion of the technology and commercialization of vehicles. The company was founded in 2002 and is located in Amsterdam, the Netherland | Finance |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland. | Commercial Services |
European Automobile Manufacturers Association
European Automobile Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The European Automobile Manufacturers Association operates as an association for automobile manufacturers. | Commercial Services |
Renault SAS
Renault SAS Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Renault SAS specializes in the construction of motor vehicles. The company was founded on July 7, 1971 and is headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. | Consumer Durables |
Renault do Brasil SA
Renault do Brasil SA Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Renault do Brasil SA manufactures, imports, exports and markets automotive vehicles and engines. Its services include vehicle maintenance, spare parts, accessories, and vehicle financing. The company was founded on November 7, 1995 and is headquartered in Sao Jose dos Pinhais, Brazil. | Consumer Durables |
Reanult Nissan | |
Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co. Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co. Ltd. offers a range of Nissan vehicles and NissanConnect services that allow for easy communication through the app. The private company is based in Yannawa, Thailand. The Thai company's new Nissan Navara King Cab is equipped with a world-class suspension and powerful driving system to support heavy-loading jobs. The CEO of the company is Carlos Ghosn Bichara. | Retail Trade |
Alliance Rostec Auto BV
Alliance Rostec Auto BV Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Alliance Rostec Auto BV operates as a financial holding company with interests in the manufacture and sale of automotives. The company was founded in December, 2012 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Consumer Durables |
Mobiliz Invest SAS | Finance |
Nissan International Holdings BV
Nissan International Holdings BV Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan International Holdings BV is a Dutch company that manufactures and distributes automobiles and other motor vehicles. The private company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. | Consumer Durables |
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is a cross-cultural partnership in the automotive industry. It offers zero-emission vehicles; and plans to offer autonomous drive, connectivity features, and mobility services. The company was founded on March 27, 1999 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Consumer Durables |
Saradar Bank SAL
Saradar Bank SAL Regional BanksFinance Saradar Bank SAL engages in the provision of banking services. Its services include online banking, mobile banking, live rewards loyalty program, contactless payment, domiciliation, and safe deposit box. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. | Finance |