Mumbai, Jan. 13 -- Laurent Rossi, Director of Strategy and Business Development of Groupe Renault, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Alpine brand, effective January 11, 2021.

Laurent Rossi takes charge of Alpine Cars, Sport, F1 and competition activities. He will report to Luca De Meo, Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Renault.

Cyril Abiteboul, who is leaving Groupe Renault, said, "I would like to thank the Groupe Renault for having trusted me for many years, particularly with the relaunch and reconstruction of the team since 2016. The solid foundations of the racing team and the entities in France and England built over these years, the strategic evolution of the sport towards a more economically sustainable model, a...