Currently reading: Renault design chief Gilles Vidal moves to Stellantis

Vidal joined the French brand in 2020 from Peugeot; says he is "enthusiastic" about return

Renault brand design boss Gilles Vidal has moved to Stellantis to become the group’s head of design for Europe.

In his new role, Vidal will oversee the creative direction of all Stellantis's European brands, with models spanning segments from city cars to vans.

Vidal moved to Renault from Peugeot in 2020 and has been a key figure in what could be seen as one of the most impactful periods, especially in design terms, in Renault’s history.

During his tenure, model launches included the bold new Renault 4 crossover and Renault 5 supermini, as well as the updated Clio - currently Europe’s best selling car of 2025.

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