Is Carlos Ghosn A-List?
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No — Carlos Ghosn is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1999
Nissan Turnaround Begins
Lost A-list status in 2018
Dropped to F tier — Arrest in Japan
Ranking Timeline
1996B$2M
Renault Executive Vice President
Joins Renault as EVP.
1999A▲$5M+$3M
Nissan Turnaround Begins
Starts turning Nissan around.
2001A$20M+$15M
Nissan CEO Appointment
Becomes CEO of Nissan.
2005A$50M+$30M
Renault CEO
Becomes CEO of Renault.
2016A$100M+$50M
Mitsubishi Alliance
Brings Mitsubishi into alliance.
2018F▼▼▼▼$120M+$20M
Arrest in Japan
Arrested in Japan on charges of financial misconduct.
2019C▲▲$110M-$10M
Escape from Japan
Escapes from Japan.
2026C$120M+$10M
International Fugitive
Remains a fugitive living outside of Japan, reputation tarnished.
Last updated: February 24, 2026