Nissan Update 2017: CEO Carlos Ghosn Stepping Down; Hiroto Saikawa Succeeding
February 24, 2017
Carlos Ghosn plans to step aside as CEO of Nissan as of April 1 but will remain as chairman, the Japanese auto giant said in a statement.
Ghosn, who has taken on increased responsibilities at Mitsubishi Motors, said his decision would allow him to “devote more time and energy to managing the strategic and operational evolution and expansion of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance.”
Hiroto Saikawa will succeed Ghosn as CEO.