Renault Chairman Senard Is Said to Be Leaving Nissan’s Board (1)

Renault SA Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard will soon step down from Nissan Motor Co.’s board of directors, according to people familiar with the matter, continuing a broader leadership shakeup at the Japanese automaker after its failed attempt to merge with Honda Motor Co.

Another Renault representative, Pierre Fleuriot, also will resign from Nissan’s board, and the French automaker will appoint replacements for both, the people said, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.

Jean-Dominique Senard

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The resignations are standard personnel changes, the people said. Spokespeople for Nissan and Renault declined to comment.

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