November 17, 1986 - The Assassination of Renault CEO Georges Besse - This Day In Automotive History
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On November 17, 1986 Renault CEO Georges Besse was assassinated outside his home. His murder was believed linked to aggressive job cuts.|On November 17, 1986 Renault CEO Georges Besse was assassinated outside his home. His murder was believed linked to aggressive job cuts.
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Original Title: TIL On 17 November 1986, Renault CEO Georges Besse was assassinated in Paris outside his home after taking aggressive actions, such as ordering the closure of several plants and laying off approximately 21,000 French workers to make Renault profitable.