Renault Group said executive vice president and chief performance officer (CPO) Stefan Mueller would leave the company on 19 February "due to personal health reasons".
He said in a statement: "I am sad to be leaving my position for health reasons. It was a great pleasure to be part of Groupe Renault and Alliance teams for more than five years and to successfully contribute to the achievement of Renault's Drive The Change mid-term plan. I believe that Renault, based on its solid and profitable growth in the past years, is well prepared to continue its success under its new Drive The Future mid-term plan."
Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn said: "Stefan has significantly contributed to Renault and the delivery of growth, market share and profit. As EVP-CPO, he was an important part of Renault's success under the Drive The Change mid-term plan. He leaves a solid foundation for profitable growth in the future. I regret that he had to leave the company for personal health reasons and wish him all the best in the future."