Nissan North America expands U.S. regional leadership roles, promotes two executives

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan has promoted Judy Wheeler to the role of vice president, Nissan Southeast Region and Randy Parker to the role of vice president, Nissan West Region. Each previously served as the regional vice president for the same geographic areas. They will continue to report to Fred Diaz, senior vice president, U.S. Sales & Marketing and Operations, Nissan.

In addition, the role of all regional leaders, which includes regional vice presidents in the U.S. Central, Midwest and Northeast areas as well, has expanded to provide a more comprehensive level of authority and autonomy. Responsibilities now include regional marketing, incentive spending, distribution, dealer network development and financial controls. This scope builds on the traditional function of these positions, which focused on delivering vehicle and part sales and driving continuous improvement of customer and dealer satisfaction.

"These redefined positions will give our regional leadership improved ability to align regional performance metrics with overall Nissan North America goals such as improving consolidated operating profit, growing market share and maximizing return on investment spending," said Diaz.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the Americas media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

About Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 244,500 employees globally, Nissan sold almost 5.2 million vehicles and generated revenue of 10.5 trillion yen (USD 105 billion) in fiscal 2013. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In 2010, Nissan introduced the Nissan LEAF, and continues to lead in zero-emission mobility. The LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle launched globally, is now the best-selling EV in history with almost 50% share of the zero-emission vehicle segment.

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Travis Parman
Nissan Corporate Communications
615-725-5828
travis.parman@nissan-usa.com