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Nissan BladeGlider, debuting at the Tokyo Motor Show, is both the future direction of Nissan electric vehicles and an exploratory prototype of the Nissan ZEOD RC from the world’s leading EV manufacturer. Courtesy of Nissan

Yokohama, Japan - December 20, 2013

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced management appointments and organizational changes designed to further strengthen operations globally.

Nissan Zero Emission at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013
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The announcements today add to moves outlined on November 1st when Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced the formation of six global regions and the initial appointment of personnel to fill the regional leadership roles.

Nissan at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013
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Takashi Hata, currently president of JATCO Ltd, a supplier of automotive transmissions and partially owned by Nissan, is appointed senior vice president and chairman of Nissan's Africa, Middle East and India region, effective February 1, 2014.

Nissan JUKE at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013
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Nissan IDx at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013
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Jun Seki, who will become President of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL) Nissan's joint venture in China with Dong Feng Group on January 1, 2014, is also appointed senior vice president and chairman of Nissan's China region effective January 1, 2014.

Nissan Autonomous Drive at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013
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Nissan TEANA at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013
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Paul Willcox, formerly the head of sales and marketing for Nissan Europe will be appointed senior vice president and chairman of Nissan's Europe region.

Nissan GTR at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013
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Nissan GTR at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013
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Hata, Seki and Willcox will report to Trevor Mann, Nissan chief performance officer and join those Nissan executives named to regional positions in November including:

Takao Katagiri, executive vice president and chairman of ASEAN/Japan region;

Jose Munoz, executive vice president and chairman of the North America region; and

Jose Valls, senior vice president and chairman of the Latin America region.

Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn.
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Ghosn said:
“With these appointments, we have the full regional leadership team in place. All of our six regional teams are focused on delivering our performance objectives for the remainder of fiscal year 2013 and for the future."


Nissan ZEOD RC makes its first public run at Fuji Speedway. Courtesy of Nissan

About Nissan Motor Co.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.

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Operating with approximately 236,000 employees globally, Nissan sold more than 4.9 million vehicles and generated revenue of 9.6 trillion yen (USD 116.16 billion) in fiscal 2012.

Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of over 60 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands.

Nissan LEAF at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013
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In 2010, Nissan introduced the Nissan LEAF, and continues to lead in zero-emission mobility.

Nissan LEAF at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013
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The LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle launched globally, is now the best-selling EV in history.


Nissan at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 Courtesy of Nissan

Source: Nissan Motor Co.

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/index.html

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