Nissan have named Makoto Uchida, head of the maker’s important China division, to be their next President and CEO, after resignation of former CEO Hiroto Saikawa.
A Nissan executive with experience in joint purchasing with partner Renault, the Uchida is of a younger generation than past leaders. His selection was announced by the chairman of the Nissan board, and Masakazu Toyoda, director in charge of Nissan’s nomination committee, at a press conference in Tokyo. The board’s vote in favour of Uchida was unanimous.
