Yokohama: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled key leadership appointments, effective January 1, 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to restructure the company for greater efficiency and resilience. These changes come as Nissan progresses with its turnaround plan and are designed to address current challenges, streamline management, and enable a quicker response to market shifts.
As part of the reshuffling, Stephen Ma, currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been appointed as Chairperson of the Management Committee for China. Ma, who has extensive experience in China, will continue to report to Makoto Uchida, Nissan’s CEO. He will focus on refining the future strategy for the region and driving improvements in local operations.
Jeremie Papin, previously Chairperson of the Management Committee for Americas, has been appointed as Nissan’s new CFO. Papin brings years of experience in finance, strategy, and business development, both within Nissan and the broader automotive industry, including more than a decade in investment banking. He will report directly to CEO Uchida in his new role.
Christian Meunier, who joins Nissan from Stellantis, has been named Chairperson of the Management Committee for Americas. Meunier, who previously served as CEO of Jeep and held key leadership positions at Nissan in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and global INFINITI, brings deep expertise in marketing and sales.
In a notable change, Asako Hoshino, the current Chief Brand & Customer Officer (CBCO) and Chairperson of the Management Committee for Japan/ASEAN, will retire from overseeing Japan/ASEAN operations. However, she will continue in her CBCO role, focusing on enhancing Nissan’s brand and customer experience across markets.
Shohei Yamazaki, currently serving as Chairperson of the Management Committee for China, has been appointed as Chairperson of the Management Committee for Japan/ASEAN. Yamazaki’s experience in China’s competitive market will provide valuable insights to further strengthen Nissan’s presence in the Japan/ASEAN region. He will report to Guillaume Cartier, Chief Performance Officer (CPO).
These appointments are part of Nissan’s broader restructuring strategy, which includes further management changes slated for April 2025. The company is working to create a lean, flat organizational structure to improve its ability to respond swiftly to changing business conditions.
