Carlos Ghosn (Arabic: كارلوس غصن; born March 9, 1954) is CEO of Renault and Nissan Motors. He is largely credited with turning around Nissan. As an outsider in charge of one of Japan's largest companies, Ghosn has been extremely successful. He was voted Man of the Year 2003 by Fortune magazine's Asian edition and is also on the board of Alcoa, Sony, and IBM. Ghosn became CEO of Renault, Nissan's partner and shareholder, in 2005, succeeding Louis Schweitzer, while remaining CEO of Nissan as well. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (400x619, 42 KB) Summary Carlos Ghosn, on the Comment Carlos Ghosn a sauvé Nissan book by David Magee, edited by Dunod Source Dunod ISBN 2100491334 Licensing This image is of a book cover, and the copyright for it is most likely... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (400x619, 42 KB) Summary Carlos Ghosn, on the Comment Carlos Ghosn a sauvé Nissan book by David Magee, edited by Dunod Source Dunod ISBN 2100491334 Licensing This image is of a book cover, and the copyright for it is most likely... Arabic ( or just ) is the largest living member of the Semitic language family in terms of speakers. ... is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Chief Executive Officer (CEO), or Chief Executive, is the highest-ranking corporate officer, administrator, corporate administrator, executive, or executive officer, in charge of total management of a corporation, company, organization or agency. ... Renault S.A. is a French vehicle manufacturer producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... Fortune magazine is Americas second longest-running business magazine after Forbes magazine. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Sony Corporation ) is a Japanese multinational corporation and one of the worlds largest media conglomerates with revenue of $66. ... IBM redirects here. ... Renault S.A. is a French vehicle manufacturer producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Louis Schweitzer (born 1942) has been Chairman of Renault since May 27, 1992 and CEO from 1992 to 2005. ...

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Career

Ghosn joined Nissan as its chief operating officer in June 1999, became its president in June 2000 and was named chief executive officer in June 2001. His turnaround of Nissan has gained him celebrity status in Japan, where he has published books and even has a manga character based on him. When he joined the company, it had debt of $20 billion and only three of its 48 models were generating a profit. Ghosn claimed that Nissan would have no net debt by 2005. One year after he arrived, Nissan's net profit climbed to $2.7 billion from a loss of $6.1 billion in the previous year. Nissan's operating profit (EBIT, or earnings before interest and taxes) margin has increased from 1.38% in FY 2000 to 9.25% in FY 2006. Nissan Motor Co. ... A Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a corporate officer responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the corporation. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Jargon used in the chemical manufacturing and petroleum refining industries. ... This article is about the comics published in East Asian countries. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Net profit is an accounting term which is commonly used in business. ... EBIT stands for Earnings before Interest and Taxes (operating income). ...

Prior to joining Nissan, Ghosn had served as executive vice president of the Renault Group, a position he had held since December 1996. In addition to supervising Renault activities in the Mercosur, he was responsible for advanced research, car engineering and development, car manufacturing, powertrain operations and purchasing. He became president of Renault in April 2005. A vice president is an officer in government or business who is next in rank below a president. ... Renault S.A. is a French vehicle manufacturer producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Official Languages Portuguese, Spanish and Guaraní Members  Argentina (1991)  Brazil (1991)  Paraguay (1991)  Uruguay (1991)  Venezuela (2006)2 Associate Members  Bolivia (1997)  Chile (1996)  Colombia (2004)  Ecuador (2004)  Peru (2003) Observer  Mexico (2004)3 Presidency Carlos Chacho Álvarez Seat of Secretariat Montevideo Area 12. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Before he joined Renault, Ghosn had worked with Michelin for 18 years. As chairman and CEO of Michelin North America, Ghosn presided over the restructuring of the company after its acquisition of the Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company in 1990. Previously, Ghosn had worked as the COO of Michelin's South American activities based in Brazil; as head of research and development for industrial tires in Ladoux, France; and as plant manager in Le Puy, France. Renault S.A. is a French vehicle manufacturer producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. ... Michelin (full name: Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin) (Euronext: ML) based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France, is primarily a tyre manufacturer. ... Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the job of having the ultimate executive responsibility or authority within an organization or corporation. ... The United States Rubber Company was a rubber manufacturer founded by Charles R. Flint in 1892. ... The Goodrich Corporation (formerly the B.F. Goodrich Company) NYSE: GR, based in Charlotte is an American aerospace manufacturing company. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... COO may stand for: Chief Operating Officer (business) Cell of origin (physiology) Cell of origin (telecommunications) Conduct of Operations Consideration of Others Cost of Ownership Country of origin Counascune Octere Carboxylate anion A common pronunciation of the word cool in African American Vernacular English or ebonics A shortened version of... The phrase research and development (also R and D or R&D) has a special commercial significance apart from its conventional coupling of scientific research and technological development. ... Saint Michel dAiguilhe Chapel Le Puy-en-Velay (Lo Puèi de Velai in the Auvergnat dialect of the Occitan language, pronounced [lu/lə ˈpœj də ˈvəlaj]) is a commune of south-central France, préfecture (capital) of the Haute-Loire département. ...

Kirk Kerkorian recently urged General Motors Corporation to consider a partnership with Nissan Motor Corporation and Renault. Carlos Ghosn expressed interest in Renault acquiring up to a 20% stake in General Motors Corporation at a dinner with Kirk Kerkorian that took place around June 20th, 2006. Kerkorian had hoped to attract Ghosn to General Motors as CEO, forcing out current GM CEO Rick Wagoner, as Kerkorian believed Ghosn's approach to the auto business and success in turning around both Renault and Nissan make him best-suited to run General Motors. Kerkor Kirk Kerkorian (born June 6, 1917) is an American billionaire, and president/CEO of Tracinda Corporation, his private holding company based in Beverly Hills, California. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... Renault S.A. is a French vehicle manufacturer producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. ... George Richard Rick Wagoner, Jr. ...

Talks with GM broke off without any alliance or commitment from either side; Kerkorian has since sold off all shares in GM.

In October 2006, Ghosn was named Knight Commander of the British Empire. He may use the KBE honor, but as he is not a UK citizen he may not use the title "Sir." The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority, these are Knight Grand Cross or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) Knight Commander... The word citizen may refer to: A person with a citizenship Citizen Watch Co. ...

Miscellaneous

• Ghosn was born in Porto Velho, Brazil on March 9, 1954. At age 6, he moved to Beirut, Lebanon, with his mother. He completed his secondary school studies there, in a Jesuit school (Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour).^{[citation needed]} He did his university schooling in France, where he is a citizen.^[1]

• He and his wife, Rita, have four children: Anthony (8th grade), Maya (11th grade), Nadine Freshmen at Stanford University,and Caroline, a junior at Stanford University.^{[citation needed]}

• Jacques Nasser, former CEO of Ford Motor Company from 1999 to 2001, is also Lebanese. Ghosn considers him to be a close friend.^{[citation needed]}

• Ghosn is Multilingual, speaking five languages fluently.^[2]

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Notes

1. ^ The Gaijin with two jobs. CNN (07-12-2006).
2. ^ The Gaijin with two jobs. CNN (07-12-2006).

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See also

• Lee Iacocca, CEO who led a similar turnaround at Chrysler. Ghosn is often compared to him.
• Sergio Marchionne, CEO who led a similar turnaround at Fiat.

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External links

• Renault-Nissan emerges as global giant under Ghosn, by Jorn Madslien, BBC News
• Carlos Ghosn Revealed on CNN.com
• Detroit News "Nissan CEO: The making of a superstar"
• Business Week "A Spin with Carlos Ghosn"