French luxury group and Gucci-owner Kering has announced the appointment of former Renault CEO Luca de Meo as the new chief of the group. The strategic move strengthens the group's leadership and supports its growth trajectory.

By Gilles Guillaume, Mathieu Rosemain and Mimosa SpencerPARIS (Reuters) -Gucci owner Kering is poised to hire Renault Chief Executive Luca de Meo to help revive the debt-laden luxury conglomerate, five sources said on Monday,

French luxury group Kering SA (PPRUY) has named Luca de Meo its next chief executive officer, tapping the top leader of Renault SA (RNLSY) to leverage his turnaround experience in the automotive sector for the luxury retail industry.