Nissan Names Carlos Servin Vice President, Finance, Nissan Americas

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan today announced that Carlos Servin, currently regional vice president of finance at Nissan Mexicana (NMEX) and Latin America, has been named vice president of finance for Nissan Americas, effective Jan. 14, 2013.

"Carlos' work at NMEX and Latin America led to enhanced financial processes and a more efficient reporting system," said Scott Becker, Nissan's senior vice president of administration and finance. "His strategic mindset is a valuable asset, and we look forward to working with him to help meet our midterm business plan goals."

Servin joined NMEX in 2008 as director of finance and became regional vice president of finance in 2012. Before his career with Nissan, Servin worked with the Ford Group in Mexico as the global director for financial planning of Volvo. He also spent time on special assignment with Ford in the U.S. as a controller for the general & administrative group.

Servin replaces Jett Johns, who has been appointed vice president of finance at Nissan Europe. In his new role, Johns will be based in Rolle, Switzerland.

"Jett made great contributions to the Americas team by driving profitability, improving processes and building a strong finance organization," Becker said. "I am confident Jett will continue this success in his new role at Nissan Europe."

Johns joined Nissan in 2006 as director of manufacturing finance and has driven process improvements throughout the finance organization. Previously, he was director and group controller for Square D. Company and Schneider Electric. 

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, and 2012 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
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 248,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4.8 million vehicles in 2011, generating revenue of 9.4 trillion yen ($118.95 billion US). With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of 64 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero-emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades, including the prestigious 2011-2012 Car of the Year Japan and 2011 World Car of the Year awards.

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