Carlos Ghosn

Description: (Former Chairman and CEO of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance)

Carlos Ghosn is a Brazilian-French-Lebanese businessman who was the Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and also served as the Chairman and CEO of Groupe Renault and Nissan and Chairman of Mitsubishi. He is most known for turning around Nissan’s fortune in 1999-2000, bringing it back from the verge of bankruptcy to make it one of the most profitable auto makers in the industry. Earlier, he also turned French automaker, Renault and French tyre manufacturer, Michelin into profitable businesses. He has won various awards and honours for his remarkable achievements. In Japan, his success with Nissan turned him into a hero and his life was also chronicled in Japanese comics. However, things changed drastically when he was arrested in 2018 on charges of breach of trust, under-reporting his earnings and misusing company assets. He was kept in detention and later under house arrest in Japan. In December 2019, he fled to Lebanon. Currently, he is an international fugitive. He has denied the charges levelled against him.

Overview

Birthday March 9, 1954 (Pisces)
Born In Brazil
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Height 170 cm
Spouse/Ex- Carole Nahas (m. 2016), Rita Kordahi (m. 1984 - div. 2012)
Parents Jorge Ghosn
Rose Ghosn
Children Anthony Ghosn, Caroline Ghosn, Maya Ghosn, Nadine Ghosn

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Where is Carlos Ghosn currently residing? As of my last update, Carlos Ghosn is residing in Lebanon, where he fled to after escaping from Japan where he was facing trial.
What companies did Carlos Ghosn work for? Carlos Ghosn is well-known for his leadership roles at Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi Motors, where he served as chairman and CEO.
What is the Ghosn scandal? The Ghosn scandal refers to the financial misconduct allegations against Carlos Ghosn, which led to his arrest and subsequent legal battles in Japan.
What is Carlos Ghosn's perspective on the charges against him? Carlos Ghosn has maintained his innocence and claims that he is a victim of a conspiracy to oust him from his leadership positions.
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