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Nicolas Paris, President and CEO of Renault Korea
Nicolas Paris
Electrification Expert Specializing in Automotive Procurement Prepares Busan Plant for Next-Generation EV Production in 2028 [2026]
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Last Updated on Sep 22, 2026
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Nicolas Paris, President and CEO of Renault Korea
Life Summary
Nicolas Paris is president and CEO of Renault Korea.
He is focused on leading the transition to electric vehicle production and strengthening the competitiveness of the company's vehicles by improving cost efficiency.
In particular, he is preparing for the successful production and launch of next-generation electric vehicles at Renault Korea's Busan plant in 2028.
He was born in France in 1982.
He studied electrical engineering at Camille Claudel School and majored in industrial purchasing and quality at Augustin Thierry School. He earned a master's degree in purchasing management from Reims Management School.
He joined Renault Group in December 2015 after working for ZF, a German global automotive parts supplier.
He initially worked in purchasing at Renault Group. He subsequently served as vice president of purchasing for the Alliance A-Segment Development Unit at the Renault Nissan Technical Business Centre in India and as vice president of Alliance purchasing for China at the Alliance Innovation Lab in Shanghai.
After returning to Renault Group, he served as vice president of chassis and platform purchasing, followed by vice president of purchasing for batteries, e-powertrains, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), connectivity, software and electronic components.
He became president and CEO of Renault Korea in September 2025.
He specializes in purchasing and has a strong understanding of Asian markets.
He is focused on leading the transition to electric vehicle production and strengthening the competitiveness of the company's vehicles by improving cost efficiency.
In particular, he is preparing for the successful production and launch of next-generation electric vehicles at Renault Korea's Busan plant in 2028.
He was born in France in 1982.
He studied electrical engineering at Camille Claudel School and majored in industrial purchasing and quality at Augustin Thierry School. He earned a master's degree in purchasing management from Reims Management School.
He joined Renault Group in December 2015 after working for ZF, a German global automotive parts supplier.
He initially worked in purchasing at Renault Group. He subsequently served as vice president of purchasing for the Alliance A-Segment Development Unit at the Renault Nissan Technical Business Centre in India and as vice president of Alliance purchasing for China at the Alliance Innovation Lab in Shanghai.
After returning to Renault Group, he served as vice president of chassis and platform purchasing, followed by vice president of purchasing for batteries, e-powertrains, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), connectivity, software and electronic components.
He became president and CEO of Renault Korea in September 2025.
He specializes in purchasing and has a strong understanding of Asian markets.