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Nissan Appoints Guillaume Cartier Chairperson Of The AMIEO Region

By Sarah Chen
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Nissan Motor announced Guillaume Cartier as its new Chairperson for the Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region. Effective April 1st, Cartier will lead all Nissan operations in the region, which covers more than 140 markets across four continents with a population of around 3.8 billion people, representing more than 30 percent of global vehicle sales.

With over 25 years’ experience at Nissan and in the Alliance in global and regional leadership positions, Cartier will lead the new region as the Nissan NEXT transformation plan continues to gather pace and with key models in Europe including Qashqai and Ariya launching soon, and as the brand continues to grow in the AMIO markets, thanks to a powerful vehicle line-up ranging from the iconic Patrol to the recently launched Magnite in India.

Cartier said: “I am thrilled to be leading this culturally rich and diverse region into a period of unprecedented change for the automotive industry and with a refreshed range of Nissan models and technologies coming to the market.”

Currently Vice-Chairperson of the AMIEO region and AMI President, Cartier first joined Nissan in 1995 as after-sales manager and went on to hold a number of senior management positions in the Alliance, including AMI Chairperson, head of the Global Datsun Business Unit, Executive Officer and Senior Vice President for Mitsubishi Motors, and Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing in Europe. Cartier will report to the vice-chief performance officer and chief quality officer, Christian Vandenhende. Cartier will replace Gianluca De Ficchy, who served for three years as Chairperson of Nissan Europe and latterly of the expanded AMIEO region.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the new Chairperson's start date in his role for the AMIEO region?

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Guillaume Cartier will take up his new position as Chairperson for the Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region effective from April 1st. He previously served as Vice-Chairperson for the same region.

Q.

What are some of the key models Nissan is launching in Europe that Cartier will oversee?

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Cartier will oversee the launch of key models in Europe, which include the Qashqai and the Ariya. These launches are part of the ongoing Nissan NEXT transformation plan within the region.

Q.

Which individual will Guillaume Cartier report to in his new leadership role?

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Guillaume Cartier will report directly to Christian Vandenhende. Vandenhende currently holds the positions of vice-chief performance officer and chief quality officer within Nissan.

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What is the approximate size and population of the AMIEO region that Cartier will lead?

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The AMIEO region encompasses over 140 markets across four continents. It represents a population of around 3.8 billion people and accounts for more than 30 percent of global vehicle sales.

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