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Carlos Ghosn

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Key facts

Born 9 March 1954[1]
Birthplace Porto Velho, Brazil[1]
Role Businessman and former automotive executive[1]
Positions held Chairman and CEO of Nissan and Renault[1]
Arrest Arrested in 2018[4]

Carlos Ghosn is a businessman and former automotive executive who held senior leadership roles at Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, and AvtoVAZ [1]. He is known for leading the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance as chairman and CEO [2] and for turning Nissan around from near bankruptcy [3].

Context

Carlos Ghosn was born on 9 March 1954 in Porto Velho, Brazil [1]. He served as chairman and CEO of both Nissan and Renault [1], and led the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance [2]. Sources describe him as having turned Nissan around from near bankruptcy [3]. He was arrested in 2018 [4]. His nationality is described variously as Brazilian-born, French, Lebanese, or Franco-Brazilian, depending on the source [1].

Documented claims

  • He led the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance as chairman and CEO [2].
  • He is described by sources as having turned around Nissan from near bankruptcy [3].
  • He was the first person to simultaneously run two companies on the Fortune Global 500 list, according to one source [2].

Questions and answers

Why is Carlos Ghosn wanted?

He was arrested in 2018 [4], but the specific reasons are not detailed in the sources provided.

Where is Carlos Ghosn right now?

The sources do not state his current location.

What was Carlos Ghosn accused of?

The sources mention his arrest in 2018 [4] but do not specify the accusations.

How rich is Carlos Ghosn?

The sources do not provide information about his wealth.

Sources

  1. Biography — carlosghosn.info (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Carlos Ghosn : podcasts et actualités | Radio France — radiofrance.fr (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Carlos Ghosn — encyclopedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. History of Mr. Ghosn — nissan.co.id (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People