Ampere, the EV and software subsidiary of Renault Group, has appointed Josep Maria Recasens as its new CEO, effective 1 April 2025. He succeeds Luca de Meo, who has led the company since its launch on 1 November 2023.

The appointment marks a key moment in Ampere’s rapid development as a dedicated electric and software mobility business within the Renault Group. Recasens has served as chief operations officer of Ampere since its formation and brings extensive experience from senior roles at Renault, SEAT and in corporate strategy.

Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, said: “I am very pleased to hand over to Josep Maria as CEO, following on from his role as Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Ampere, to continue the deep and rapid transformation we have been driving with Ampere since its creation. We have been working together since 2022 on this project, which has now become a reality, convinced that the Group, with Ampere, would make a real difference in the electric and software revolution. Ampere has already proven the strength of its model, delivering strong results in this major transition our industry is undergoing. I know that with Josep Maria at the helm, Ampere will continue and successfully accelerate its role as a spearhead for the Group and the European industry.”

Alongside Recasens’ promotion, three other leadership changes were confirmed. Marie Ollier has been named vice president of human resources for Ampere and joins the Ampere Leadership Team. Sandra Gomez, currently overseeing product planning and cross car line EV and software, will now also lead strategy. Vittorio d’Arienzo, a current leadership team member, expands his responsibilities to become product global leader for all Ampere vehicles.

Commenting on his appointment, Recasens said: “For the past 18 months, we have been driving a fast-paced transformation with the Ampere teams, aiming to catch up with the best in the industry in record time. I am excited to continue this journey as CEO and to showcase Ampere’s full potential alongside our teams. I warmly welcome Sandra and Marie to the Leadership Team—their roles will be crucial given the many projects ahead. With the launch of Twingo and the first SDV in 2026, the next C-segment EV lineup in 2028, and our efforts to reduce costs by 40%, we have a roadmap that matches our ambition: to become the benchmark for our industry in Europe.”

Ampere was created as a standalone entity within Renault Group to accelerate development of electric vehicles and software-defined platforms.