Nissan taps Ivan Espinosa

Meet Ivan Espinosa, the ‘real car guy’ Nissan just tapped to be their new CEO
Ivan Espinosa has spent more than two decades working for Nissan, and is tasked with turning around the imperiled Japanese carmaker.
Makoto Uchida Out, Ivan Espinosa In As CEO of Nissan
Ivan Espinosa succeeds Makoto Uchida after the failed merger with Honda, marking a strategic turning point for the Japanese carmaker.
Nissan Has a New CEO, and He's Said He Wants to Build an Affordable EV Sports Car
The rumors flying last week that Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida had one foot out the door have come true. On Tuesday, the Yokohama, Japan-based automaker announced the resignation of Uchida in the same breath as it appointed a new leader, Ivan Espinosa.
Nissan Appoints Espinosa as CEO After Honda Takeover Turmoil
Nissan Motor Co. named company insider Ivan Espinosa to replace Chief Executive Officer Makoto Uchida and helm the battered Japanese carmaker as it looks to secure a financial backer and stabilize its floundering business.
Nissan Changes Leadership: Makoto Uchida Resigns, Ivan Espinosa New CEO
Makoto Uchida steps down as CEO, replaced by Ivan Espinosa. The decision comes after a period of financial difficulty and the failure of merger talks with Honda. For Espinosa, a daunting task
First Shift: Nissan taps Ivan Espinosa as new CEO
Espinosa has overseen global product planning and motorsports, among other areas, since April 2024. He has been involved in global product planning since 2010 and has earlier experience in Southeast Asia and Mexico.
Nissan's New CEO Is a 'Real Car Guy'
Nissan's recent struggles are no secret. The company teeters on the verge of bankruptcy after a failed merger attempt with fellow Japanese conglomerate Honda. Now, the company has appointed a new CEO in hopes of turning things around.
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida to step down on April 1, planning officer Espinosa named successor
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida will step down from his position on April 1, with current Chief Planning Officer Ivan Espinosa set ...
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida to step down, Espinosa takes seat
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida is set to step down from his position on April 1, 2025, following a tumultuous period. Ivan Espinosa ...
Nissan CEO Resigns After Failing To Secure Brand’s Future
The change in the top management team was deemed necessary due to the "industry-wide challenges and Nissan's performance" ...
Nissan picks chief planning officer Espinosa as successor for CEO Uchida
Nissan on Tuesday named chief planning officer Ivan Espinosa to take the helm from April 1, marking the end to weeks of ...
Nissan Replaces CEO a Month After the Collapse of Merger With Honda
KEY TAKEAWAYS Japanese automaker Nissan Motor said Tuesday it is replacing CEO Makoto Uchida with Chief Planning Officer Ivan ...