Renault has announced the appointment of Patrick Magee, Renault Ireland's current Sales Director, as Country Operations Manager for Renault Ireland effective from 1st September.

Magee will report directly to Ken Ramirez, Managing Director of Renault UK. Renault Ireland and Renault UK will be managed under a common direction with immediate effect.

Duncan Minto, currently Managing Director for Renault Ireland, is appointed Chief Financial Officer for the Asia Pacific region based in Hong Kong also effective from 1st September.

Ken Ramirez said, "Under the new structure, Renault Ireland will benefit from a stronger and more efficient back office shared with Renault UK whilst the front office activity in Ireland will remain focused on the Irish market, with the necessary autonomy and flexibility to answer the needs of the Irish consumers."