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Carlos Ghosn
Carlos Ghosn

Carlos Ghosn, born on March 9, 1954, is a renowned businessman with over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. He is best known for his leadership roles at Renault and Nissan, particularly for leading the global expansion and transformation of these companies. more

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