Nissan’s senior vice president for supply chain management and chairman of Africa Middle East and India region, Trevor Mann has been appointed executive vice president and chairman of the management committee for the Africa Middle East India and Europe.

Effective from January 1, the move is one of a number of changes designed to focus on the leadership structure in several key regions and markets.

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President and CEO Carlos Ghosn said: “The changes were planned as part of the senior management transitions next April. Given the immediate and on-going opportunities and challenges facing the global auto industry, we decided to accelerate the pace of change and strengthen the focus of our executive leadership team on the priority areas of our business.”

Colin Dodge, executive vice president and chief performance officer (CPO), will focus on his responsibility as CPO and chairman of the Management Committee Americas.

Takao Katagiri, executive vice president Global Sales will add direct responsibility for the Japan Marketing and Sales organisation.

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