- Position: Region Vice President, Product, Services & Marketing Strategy, Nissan AMIEO
- Location: Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France
- Languages Spoken: English, German, Spanish, French
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Clíodhna Lyons, in her role as Region Vice President (RVP) Product, Services & Marketing Strategy, is responsible for advanced planning, concept, product competitiveness, go to market strategy and lifecycle management across the AMIEO region. She ensures Nissan's AMIEO voice is represented in global decision-making and resource allocation so that the region is delivering the right vehicles, technologies, and services to customers at the right time.
Clíodhna joined Nissan's R&D team in Spain while completing her doctoral thesis on engine combustion optimisation. She soon shifted from mechanical to electronic and systems engineering, where she led the testing of engine control software and electronic architecture for global programs. Clíodhna's team established global automated testing and validation standards that are used across Nissan today.
In 2019, Clíodhna moved to Paris to join the Product and Services Planning team with responsibility for the strategic definition of the long-term offering for each market. Achievement of goals in this role required partnering with Corporate Strategy, Brand Strategy, Program Management Office, Engineering and Manufacturing global teams across Nissan. She was promoted to RVP of Product and Services Planning in 2022. She took her current role as RVP in 2026.
Clíodhna is a vocal advocate for women in STEM and the automotive industry, demonstrating that engineering is a diverse field requiring creativity and innovation.
Notable Achievements:
- UCD Alumni Award in Engineering and Architecture 2024: Peer-nominated award from Ireland's premier University. This award celebrates the achievements of distinguished alumni and is a recognition of their far-reaching impact.
- Nissan Global President Award 2022 & 2023: Peer-nominated award for contribution to groundbreaking EV hub in Nissan Manufacturing UK, EV36Zero & Nissan India Business Transformation Project.
- Automotive News Europe's Rising Stars for 2022 in the Product Planning category
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Clíodhna Lyons is all about bold ideas and embracing diversity, firmly believing that a diverse team and leadership are essential for real success in today's fast-paced world. Her focus is on building amazing teams with a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone can do their best work. She thrives on collaboration, creativity, and resilience to push Nissan's products to the next level.
BEHIND THE TITLE
In her spare time, Clíodhna enjoys running, music, reading and travelling.
HISTORY
- 2026 - Present: Region Vice President Product, Services & Marketing Strategy, Nissan AMIEO
- Responsible for Advanced Planning, Concept, Product Competitiveness and Product Launch.
- Previous roles:
- 2022 - 2026: Vice President, Product & Services Strategy and Planning, Nissan & INFINITI AMIEO
- 2019 - 2022: Director of Advanced Product & Services planning, Nissan AMIEO
- Previous: Manager, Engine Control SW – Nissan Technical Centre, Europe and Combustion Calibration Engineering
EDUCATION
- 1997 - 2001: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – University College Dublin, Ireland
- 2001 - 2006: PhD in Mechanical Engineering – University College Dublin, Ireland