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Gianluca De Ficchy is appointed CEO of Mobilize

As of February 1st, 2023, Gianluca De Ficchy is appointed CEO of Mobilize. He was previously Alliance EVP, Purchasing and APO Managing Director.

16 January 2023

As CEO of Mobilize, he will be responsible for Mobilize Financial Services and Mobilize Beyond Automotive brands, in order to strengthen the cooperation between the two entities and confirm the development of Renault Group in new mobilities, supported by automotive financing services. He will rely on João Miguel Leandro, CEO of Mobilize Financial Services and Fedra Ribeiro, CEO of Mobilize Beyond Automotive.

Gianluca's expertise in financing, mobility and business will be a real asset for the Mobilize brand. I am delighted that he is taking over the leadership of Mobilize, as I am convinced that bringing together the know-how and strengths of Mobilize Financial Services and Mobilize Beyond Automotive will enable us to significantly accelerate our development in services. Gianluca will be able to grow the brand by putting in place the financial offerings supporting mobility services, together with Fedra, João and their teams.” Luca de Meo, CEO Renault Group.

I am very pleased to join Mobilize, which is a key business for the transformation of Renault Group into a next generation car company. By combining Mobilize Financial Services and Mobilize Beyond Automotive businesses more closely, we will be able to cover the entire mobility value chain, also drawing on the strengths of Renault Group. I know how much progress has been made since the launch of Mobilize exactly two years ago, and I am looking forward to being part of the adventure.Gianluca De Ficchy, CEO Mobilize.

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Gianluca De Ficchy graduated in Economics from LUISS University in Rome. He started his career at Ernst & Young in 1994 and then joined Groupe Renault in 2001 as Finance Director of RCI Banque in Italy.

In 2004, he was appointed Director of Planning & Management Control at RCI Banque. In 2007, he joined FGA Capital, a joint venture between Crédit Agricole and Fiat S.p.A., of which he became Chairman and CEO in 2013.

In October 2014, Gianluca De Ficchy was appointed Chief Executive Officer of RCI Bank and Services. In April 2016, he became Chairman of the Board of Directors of DIAC S.A., while retaining his position as Chief Executive Officer of RCI Bank and Services. In 2017, he was appointed member of Groupe Renault Management Committee (CDR).

In April 2018, Gianluca De Ficchy joined Nissan as Senior Vice President and Chairperson of Management Committee for Europe .

Since October 1st, 2020, Gianluca De Ficchy was Nissan's Chairman for the AMIEO region, which covers the activities of the Group's brands in Africa, the Middle East, India, Europe (including Russia) and Oceania.

In April 2021, Gianluca De Ficchy was appointed Alliance EVP, Purchasing and Managing Director of Alliance Purchasing Organization (APO) and joins the Board of Management (BoM) of Renault Group.

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VP Communication Mobilize

 

Amandine Monteil

Communications Director - Mobilize Financial Services

Mobilize, the brand of Renault Group dedicated to new mobility, offers a wide range of services around the vehicle thanks to an integrated technological platform: financing, insurance, payments, fleet management, energy, maintenance and refurbishing. Built around open ecosystems, Mobilize encourages a sustainable energy transition, in line with Renault Group’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality in Europe and its ambition to develop value from the circular economy. For more information visit mobilize.com or follow Mobilize on sur Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn



As a partner caring for all its customers, Mobilize Financial Services builds innovative financial services to create sustainable mobility for all. A subsidiary of the Renault Group whose activity started almost 100 years ago, Mobilize Financial Services is the commercial brand of RCI Banque SA, a French Bank specializing in automotive financing and services for Alliance customers and dealers. With operations in 36 countries and nearly 4,000 employees, the group financed over 1.4 million contracts (new and used vehicles) in 2021 and sold 4.7 million services. At end 2021, average performing assets stood at €44.8 billion in financing and pre-tax income at 1,194 million. Since 2012, the group has rolled out a deposits collection business in several countries. At the end of December 2021, net deposits collected totaled €21 billion or 47% of the company's net assets. To find out more about Mobilize Financial Services: www.mobilize-fs.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @Mobilize_FS



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Gianluca De Ficchy is appointed CEO of Mobilize
Gianluca De Ficchy is appointed CEO of Mobilize

Mobilize, the brand of Renault Group dedicated to new mobility, offers a wide range of services around the vehicle thanks to an integrated technological platform: financing, insurance, payments, fleet management, energy, maintenance and refurbishing. Built around open ecosystems, Mobilize encourages a sustainable energy transition, in line with Renault Group’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality in Europe and its ambition to develop value from the circular economy. For more information visit mobilize.com or follow Mobilize on sur Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn



As a partner caring for all its customers, Mobilize Financial Services builds innovative financial services to create sustainable mobility for all. A subsidiary of the Renault Group whose activity started almost 100 years ago, Mobilize Financial Services is the commercial brand of RCI Banque SA, a French Bank specializing in automotive financing and services for Alliance customers and dealers. With operations in 36 countries and nearly 4,000 employees, the group financed over 1.4 million contracts (new and used vehicles) in 2021 and sold 4.7 million services. At end 2021, average performing assets stood at €44.8 billion in financing and pre-tax income at 1,194 million. Since 2012, the group has rolled out a deposits collection business in several countries. At the end of December 2021, net deposits collected totaled €21 billion or 47% of the company's net assets. To find out more about Mobilize Financial Services: www.mobilize-fs.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @Mobilize_FS