Antoine Duclaux Appointed New President of Renault Trucks as Bruno Blin Departs

By Mahender Singh | Published Date : October 04, 2025

Antoine Duclaux will succeed Bruno Blin as President of Renault Trucks on November 1, marking a leadership transition after Blin’s 10-year tenure.

After a decade at the top, Bruno Blin is stepping down as president of Renault trucks. Taking his place is Antoine Duclaux, who will officially take over leadership on November 1. The announcement came via the Volvo Group, which owns the French truck manufacturer.

That said, Blin isn’t disappearing from the picture entirely. While he's handing over the reins, he’ll still be involved in some long-term strategic work within the Volvo Group — so he’s not exactly riding off into the sunset.

From Blin to Duclaux: A Transition of Experience

Table of Contents

1. From Blin to Duclaux: A Transition of Experience

2. Looking Ahead: A Changing Industry

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Over the past 10 years, Blin played a major role in pushing Renault Trucks forward, especially in terms of profitability and sustainability. Under his watch, the company made real strides toward cleaner transport technologies — a direction that’s only gaining speed.

Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt gave Blin a nod of appreciation, thanking him for his “dedication and leadership” throughout the years.

Antoine Duclaux is next in line — and he’s no stranger to the business. He’s been running the show at Renault Trucks International as Senior VP and before that, he put in time at Holcim, a global heavyweight in construction materials. That kind of cross-industry experience isn’t just a bullet point on a CV — it could actually give him a fresh perspective on where the trucking world is heading. Having seen things from both inside and outside the transport sector, Duclaux may be just the person Renault Trucks needs for the next stretch.

Looking Ahead: A Changing Industry

With electric trucks, carbon targets and digital logistics all reshaping the industry, Duclaux is stepping in at a critical moment. The challenge will be balancing innovation with Renault Trucks’ legacy strengths — and doing so across European and global markets.

One thing’s for sure — Renault Trucks isn’t standing still. With Duclaux stepping in, the company could shake things up, or maybe just keep pushing forward on the solid foundation Blin helped build. Either way, the next few years are likely to bring some interesting moves worth keeping an eye on.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Tata Commercial Vehicles

1. Who is the new president of Renault Trucks?

Ans: Antoine Duclaux has been appointed the new president of Renault Trucks, effective November 1, 2025.

2. Why is Bruno Blin stepping down as president?

Ans: Bruno Blin is stepping down after 10 years but will remain with Volvo Group to support strategic, long-term projects.

3. What experience does Antoine Duclaux bring to the role?

Ans: Duclaux is currently Senior VP of Renault Trucks International and has prior experience at Holcim, offering broad industry and leadership expertise.

4. What does this leadership change mean for Renault Trucks?

Ans: The transition signals a continued focus on growth, innovation and sustainability as the transport industry evolves toward cleaner, smarter solutions.

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