In April 2025, Nissan will make further changes to management to create a lean structure
Nissan Motor Co. has announced the appointment of a new leadership team, effective 1 January 2025.
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 at responding quickly to current issues, restructuring the management following the appointment of a Chief Performance Officer (CPO) effective December 1.
In April 2025, Nissan will make further changes to management to create a lean, flat structure that can respond flexibly and quickly to changes in the business environment, according to a press release.
Stephen Ma, currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is appointed as Chairperson of the Management Committee for China. He will continue to report to Makoto Uchida, Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Jeremie Papin, currently Chairperson of the Management Committee for Americas, is appointed as CFO. In this role, he will report to CEO Uchida.
Christian Meunier joins Nissan and is appointed as Chairperson of the Management Committee for Americas. He will report to Guillaume Cartier, Chief Performance Officer (CPO). Most recently, he served as the CEO for Jeep and was a member of the Executive Committee at Stellantis.
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. She will continue in her capacity as CBCO, where she will focus on enhancing brand and customer experience.
Shohei Yamazaki, currently serving as chairperson of the Management Committee for China, has been appointed as chairperson of the Management Committee for Japan/ASEAN.
“These leadership appointments will bring the necessary experience and urgency to the countermeasures we are taking to get the company back on track. With the support of our leadership team, we will carefully execute our turnaround actions to secure sustainable profits while focusing on future growth,” commented Uchida.
