Joined Renault's automobile planning department in 1978 and held various positions with the corporate secretary (1981), the North American operations department (1984) and corporate services (1987). 

Was appointed director of economic affairs and cost control and head of Latin American operations in 1991. Became head of Latin American operations in 1992 general manager of Oyak-Renault in Turkey in 1994 and director of Middle East/Eastern Europe in October 1995.

Named Vice President, Parts & Accessories in 1999. He was appointed Senior Vice President, Market Area France on January,1, 2005.

From March 1, 2009, Jacques Chauvet is appointed Leader of the Euromed Region Management Committee.