Renault’s Tavares Said to Have Asked Ghosn for Wider Role

Renault SA Chief Operating Officer Carlos Tavares proposed taking on a wider role at the French carmaker in meetings this week with Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn, two people familiar with the matter said.

Ghosn, who is also the CEO of alliance partner Nissan Motor Co., turned him down and offered to let him stay as COO, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks were private. Tavares, who would have still reported to Ghosn under his proposal for a broader role, decided instead to seek a top post elsewhere, they said.