Paris – Nissan has announced the appointment of Andrew Humberstone as Vice President, Independent Markets Europe.
In this key leadership role, Humberstone will oversee Nissan's operations across the region's independent markets, drive sustainable growth, and reinforce the company's customer-centric transformation.
A seasoned automotive executive with more than 30 years' of global experience, Humberstone joins from his most recent role as Managing Director of Nissan Oceania. His career is defined by a visionary leadership approach and a proven ability to lead large‑scale organisational change across diverse markets and cultures.
Having lived and worked in more than a dozen countries, he brings a unique global perspective and cultural fluency to the European leadership team.
Humberstone is recognized for his principle of "clarity in complexity," successfully navigating business turnarounds and transformations while fostering strong, transparent partnerships with dealer networks. His appointment reflects Nissan's strategic focus on scaling operations and delivering long-term value in high-potential markets.
Commenting on his appointment, Humberstone said:
"I am honored to lead Nissan's Independent Markets in Europe. My focus will be on bridging strategic ambition with operational execution, working side by side with our partners, ensuring we deliver an outstanding customer experience and sustainable growth. I look forward to working closely with our regional partners to build long-term success together as we navigate the evolving industry landscape and unlock new opportunities for the Nissan brand."
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About Nissan AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania)
Nissan AMIEO comprises Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania markets. This vast and diverse region employs more than 13,000 people and covers 140 markets with a population of around 3.8 billion. The AMIEO region also boasts an extensive vehicle offering, including the iconic Nissan Patrol SUV, pioneering Nissan Qashqai and the fully electric crossover, Nissan Ariya.
Sustainability is at the core of Nissan's long-term vision, Ambition 2030, which sets out to deliver electrified models and technological innovation in key markets globally and support Nissan's goal to be carbon neutral across the life cycle of its products and operations by 2050.
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Contacts:
Paul James
Director, Corporate Communications, Nissan AMIEO
paul.james2@nissan-nmuk.co.uk
Ben Guy
Manager, Corporate Communications, Nissan AMIEO
Ben.Guy@nissan-nmuk.co.uk