(BFW) Peugeot Seeks No. 2 Executive, Tavares May Be Candidate: Figaro

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Peugeot Seeks No. 2 Executive, Tavares May Be Candidate: Figaro 2013-11-22 23:58:50.970 GMT

By Jim Silver Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Peugeot is using head-hunter firm to find an executive to support CEO Philippe Varin, Le Figaro reports, citing unidentified people. * Interviews may have already started, and Renault ex-COO Carlos Tavares, 55, is discussed as possible candidate, Figaro says * Changes in governance, including planning for CEO succession, may take place next yr; meanwhile Varin, 61, is focused on reaching agreement to sell shrs to Dongfeng Motor and French state: Figaro * NOTE: Nov. 20, Peugeot Talks Said to Hit Snag on Smaller Dongfeng Holding * NOTE: Aug. 29, Renault COO Tavares to Quit After Publicly Seeking GM Post

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