Nissan Motor has announced the appointment of a new leadership team, effective January 1. In April 2025, the company will implement additional management changes to establish a leaner, more agile structure capable of quickly adapting to shifts in the business environment.
Stephen Ma, currently chief financial officer (CFO), has been 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.
Before assuming his current role, Papin gained extensive experience in finance, strategy, and business development at Nissan and within the Alliance. He also spent over 10 years in investment banking, specializing in the automotive sector.
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. Meunier returns to Nissan with a wealth of marketing and sales experience from his previous leadership roles in Nissan US, Canada, Brazil, and global INFINITI.
Asako Hoshino, currently the 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 remain in her position as CBCO, where she will focus on improving brand and customer experience. Her work will play a key role in strengthening customer engagement and enhancing Nissan's brand presence in the market.
Shohei Yamazaki, currently serving as chairperson of the Management Committee for China, has been appointed as chairperson of the Management Committee for Japan/ASEAN. His experience in the highly competitive China market will bring valuable insights to the Japan/ASEAN role to help further strengthen Nissan’s presence in the region. In this capacity, he will report directly to CPO Cartier.
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. With the support of our leadership team, we will carefully execute our turnaround actions to secure sustainable profits while focusing on future growth".