Raymond Lévy (28 June 1927 – 10 October 2018) was a French engineer and business executive. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of Renault from 1986 to 1992, guiding the company through a period of restructuring and recovery after the assassination of his predecessor Georges Besse.[1][2]
Raymond Lévy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 June 1927 |
| Died | 10 October 2018 (aged 91) Paris, France |
| Alma mater | École Polytechnique; École des Mines de Paris; Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | CEO of Renault (1986–1992) |
Early life and education
editLévy was born in Paris in 1927. He studied at the École polytechnique and the Mines Paris – PSL, later earning a Master of Science degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[3]
Career
editLévy began his career in the French mining administration before moving into industry. He held senior positions at the oil group Elf Aquitaine (vice-president, 1976–1980) and at the steel company Usinor (chairman, 1982–1984).[3]
In December 1986, following the assassination of Renault CEO Georges Besse by the militant group Action directe, Lévy was appointed chairman and chief executive officer of Renault.[1] He led the company until 1992, focusing on restructuring, divesting non-core businesses, and preparing Renault for eventual privatization. His tenure is also associated with the launch of the Renault Twingo, a model that became emblematic of the brand's revival.[4]
References
edit- 1 2 FranceSoir – Obituary of Raymond Lévy
- ↑ "GROUPE RENAULT PAYS TRIBUTE TO MR. RAYMOND LEVY, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF RENAULT FROM 1986 TO 1992". Newsroom Renault Group. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- 1 2 "Biographie Raymond Lévy Ingénieur général des mines, Président de sociétés". biographie.whoswho.fr. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ↑ "La scomparsa di Raymond Lévy, CEO di Renault dal 1986 al 1992 - Attualità". ANSA.it (in Italian). 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2025-11-28.