Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the appointment of a new leadership team, effective January 1. Nissan is carrying out its recently announced turnaround actions, designed to restructure the company’s operations for enhanced efficiency and resilience. As part of these actions, the appointments are aimed to respond quickly to current issues, restructuring the management following the appointment of a chief performance officer (CPO) effective December 1. Stephen Ma, currently chief financial officer (CFO), is appointed as chairperson of the Management Committee for China. Jeremie Papin, currently chairperson of the Management Committee for Americas, is appointed as CFO.
Christian Meunier joins Nissan and is appointed as chairperson of the Management Committee for Americas. Asako Hoshino, currently serving as Chief Brand & Customer Officer (CBCO) and Chairperson of the Management Committee for Japan/ASEAN, will retire from her role overseeing Japan/ASEAN operations.
Shohei Yamazaki, currently serving as chairperson of the Management Committee for China, has been appointed as chairperson of the Management Committee for Japan/ASEAN. Commenting on the changes, Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida said, “These leadership appointments will bring the necessary experience and urgency to the countermeasures we are taking to get the company back on track.”
