Founder Profile
Fernand Renault
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Fernand Renault?
Fernand Renault is a founder of Renault S.A., which was founded in 1899 with Louis Renault and Marcel Renault.
- Company founded
- Renault S.A.
- Founded
- 1899
- Co-founders
- Louis Renault and Marcel Renault
Background
Businessman who came to the car company from the family textile business.
Founding Story
Fernand Renault co-founded Societe Renault Freres in 1899 and worked on its commercial side, including sales, alongside Marcel. Ill health led him to step back, and he sold his share to Louis before his death in 1909. That left Louis as sole owner of the business.
Fernand Renault was born in 1864.
Renault was born on November 28, 1864 and died on March 22, 1909.