Nissan names Michael Colleran regional vice president, Northeast Region

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As Nissan continues toward its goal of 10 percent market share in the U.S., the company has named Michael Colleran regional vice president, Nissan Northeast Region, effective Jan. 1. Colleran will take over from Gary Frigo, Nissan's current regional vice president, Northeast Region, who has elected to retire at year's end.

Colleran, currently regional vice president, Nissan Canada, will be responsible for regional sales and marketing, incentive spending, distribution, dealer network development, financial controls and dealer and customer satisfaction across the northeast region.

“Michael’s experience in Canada will be valuable as we work to consolidate operating profit, maximize return on investment spending and grow market share here in the U.S.,” said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing and Operations, Nissan North America, Inc. “We welcome Michael to his new role. We also thank Gary for his many years of dedicated service with the company and wish him and his family well.”

Prior to joining Nissan in 2011, Colleran was president and COO of SAAB Cars North America and previously held several leadership roles with increasing responsibilities at General Motors.

Ted Lancaster, currently regional general manager, Nissan Canada East Region, is promoted to regional vice president, Nissan Canada, backfilling Colleran. Prior to joining Nissan in 2013, Lancaster was director, National Development for the Dilawri Group and has more than 20 years of experience including sales and marketing leadership roles with both Mercedes Benz and Mitsubishi.

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.

 For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

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