Meet Ivan Espinosa, the ‘real car guy’ Nissan just tapped to be their new CEO
Ivan Espinosa has spent more than two decades working for Nissan, and is tasked with turning around the imperiled Japanese carmaker.
Nissan's New 'Car Guy' CEO Has Big Plans For Turnaround
Ivan Espinosa, who ascended to the title on March 11, plans on reinforcing the company's US lineup (including the popular Rogue), cutting costs, and bringing a product-focused mindset to the brand. Espinosa's Nissan is also seeking cost- and expertise-sharing partnerships (including with electronics manufacturer Foxconn),
Nissan Has a New CEO, and He's Said He Wants to Build an Affordable EV Sports Car
The rumors flying last week that Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida had one foot out the door have come true. On Tuesday, the Yokohama, Japan-based automaker announced the resignation of Uchida in the same breath as it appointed a new leader, Ivan Espinosa.
Ivan Espinosa to take over as new Nissan CEO in April
Espinosa, the automaker's chief planning officer, joined Nissan in 2003 and has been working on product strategy and planning.
Ivan Espinosa named as new Nissan CEO
The crisis-stricken carmaker has decided on a change in leadership. The current CEO Makoto Uchida has to leave at the end of the month. Ivan Espinosa,
Ivan Espinosa Appointed CEO of Nissan Amidst Struggles: A New Era Begins
The decision to promote Espinosa is seen as a strategic move to restore employee confidence and steer the automaker back on track. Given his extensive experience within Nissan, including his most recent role as chief planning officer, Espinosa is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the company’s global operations.
First Shift: Nissan taps Ivan Espinosa as new CEO
Espinosa has overseen global product planning and motorsports, among other areas, since April 2024. He has been involved in global product planning since 2010 and has earlier experience in Southeast Asia and Mexico.
Nissan's New CEO Is a 'Real Car Guy'
Nissan's recent struggles are no secret. The company teeters on the verge of bankruptcy after a failed merger attempt with fellow Japanese conglomerate Honda. Now, the company has appointed a new CEO in hopes of turning things around.
Struggling Nissan names new CEO
Nissan said Tuesday that Ivan Espinosa, its chief planning officer, would take the helm from April 1, ending weeks of speculation over who will succeed Makoto Uchida as leader of the troubled Japanese ...
Nissan's chief executive steps down, insider with Mexico experience gets tapped
TOKYO -- Japanese automaker Nissan's chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping down after the company reported dismal ...
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Nissan Names Ivan Espinosa New CEO amid Financial Woes
Nissan has named Ivan Espinosa its new CEO, and he succeeds Makoto Uchida, who has held the position since 2019. Espinosa has been involved in Nissan's global product planning since 2010 and has ...
New Nissan CEO has little room to manoeuvre
Nissan Motor's new CEO will start from a tight spot. Japan's struggling $10 billion automaker on Tuesday announced an insider ...
Nissan Replaces CEO After Failed Honda Merger
Chief Executive Makoto Uchida is stepping down, with Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa taking the helm of the Japanese ...
Nissan's New CEO Previously Said He Wanted to Revive the Silvia
New Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa takes over a company that continues to face financial troubles and falling sales figures.
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida to step down on April 1, planning officer Espinosa named successor
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida will step down from his position on April 1, with current Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa set ...
Renault says confident Espinosa keen to continue Renault/Nissan relationship
French carmaker Renault said on Tuesday it was taking note of Nissan's announcement that Ivan Espinosa, its chief planning ...