By Tassilo Hummel, Mimosa Spencer and Danilo Masoni PARIS (Reuters) -Kering shares jumped as much as 8.2% early on Monday and stocks in Renault fell over 6% after reports the French carmaker's CEO Luca de Meo was poised to become the new head of the luxury goods maker.

I would like to thank François-Henri Pinault and the Board of Directors for choosing me to lead Kering into this new phase of development,” de Meo said in a statement. “I am approaching this new professional challenge with enthusiasm,

Luca de Meo, who resigned from carmaker Renault on Sunday, is widely tipped to succeed François-Henri Pinault at the management helm of the French luxury group.

(Reuters) -Gucci-owner Kering has appointed Luca de Meo, currently CEO of French carmaker Renault, as its new chief executive, it said on Monday. Below are some facts about the new head of the French luxury group, whose brands include Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta.

Luca de Meo, who joins the struggling luxury firm from car maker Renault, will succeed François-Henri Pinault, who will remain chairman of the board.